![A large group of high school-aged youth, coaches, and partners gather on a soccer field in front of a tall apartment building and a digital scoreboard during the announcement of the Boston Host Committee and U.S. Soccer Foundation partnership. Everyone is smiling and posing together, some holding neon green shirts, with a soccer ball placed at the center of the group. The event takes place on a sunny day with a partly cloudy sky.](https://ussoccerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Photo-Jun-11-2025-2-53-00-PM-1-1000x750.jpg")
We’re teaming up with Boston 26, the Boston Host City organizing committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, to bring 20 new mini-pitches to communities across New England.
As part of our Safe Places to Play initiative, these mini-pitches will create safe, accessible places for youth to play in communities that need it most, leaving a meaningful and lasting legacy that resonates beyond the pitch.
“Sport, and soccer in particular, has the power to unite, energize and create a passionate following that we want to harness for positive change. The mini-pitch project is the start of a holistic program to leave a positive impact for our region leading up to 2026 and beyond,” said Alex Klosterkemper, Chief Impact Officer for Boston 26.
Mini-pitches provide more than just a field. They are places where communities come together and where kids move, grow, and connect.
Together with Boston 26 and local partners, we’re using soccer to improve health, build community, and create a legacy that lives on long after the final whistle. Learn more about this initiative below.
