Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Building Community Through Soccer

Soccer has always been more than a game. It’s a way to connect with culture, family, community, and one another. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the impact of Hispanic communities on the sport we love and the neighborhoods we serve. Across the country, soccer continues to build belonging and create spaces where every child feels at home.

Celebrating Culture in Miami and Beyond

In places like Miami, soccer and Hispanic culture have always gone hand in hand. This city’s story continues to evolve—rooted in generations of passion and community.
As we build more mini-pitches and expand programming, we’re creating even more spaces for future generations to play, grow, and lead.

Building Bridges Through Soccer

In Brooklyn, Coach Reyes uses soccer to bridge differences and bring people together. Through Just Ball, he helps his students find confidence, joy, and connection. This reach goes beyond the field, strengthening community, connecting families and schools, and creating lasting ties that help children grow.

Honoring Those Who Uplift Community

From our Foundation team to our partners, we’re proud to stand with those who use soccer to build inclusion and empowerment. When Paulo Luizaga came to the D.C. area from Bolivia as a child, soccer became his bridge to connection and respect. A passion he now brings to his work at the U.S. Soccer Foundation:

“I see myself reflected in the kids we work with every day,” Paulo shared. “I’m grateful to play even a small role in making a difference.”

Lessons for Life

U.S. Soccer Foundation programs bring access for kids who need it most. With support from a coach-mentor and access to programs, kids learn skills for wellness and success that will last throughout their lives
This month and beyond, we honor the communities that have shaped the story of soccer in the U.S.—building bridges, strengthening neighborhoods, and inspiring the next generation.