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Mini-Pitches

New Study: 6.5 Million Youth Have Easy Access to Mini-Pitch

What started as a single mini-pitch has grown into a nationwide movement transforming how communities play, connect, and thrive. A new study by NC State University finds that 6.5 million children now live within a half mile—roughly a 10-minute walk—of a mini-pitch.

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Expanding Yes, Coach!™ with Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

Dec 10 2025

We’re excited to expand the reach of Yes, Coach!™ and partner with Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises as they launch Tu Momento. Tu Jugada. A nationwide effort to bring the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 26™ to communities across the country.

A male coach in a maroon U.S. Soccer Foundation shirt smiles as he gathers a diverse group of young children in green soccer jerseys in a huddle on a grassy field. They appear engaged and happy, with a school building and trees in the background.
Events

Celebrating Unity and Community at NWSL Championship Weekend

Nov 24 2025

As part of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Championship weekend, we teamed up with partners to host a Unified Clinic on the mini-pitch made possible by Bay FC at Crocker Amazon Playground.

Youth athletes, partners, and community members pose on new mini-pitch

A New Place to Play with MetLife Foundation and Roxborough YMCA

Nov 10 2025

We kicked off our partnership with MetLife Foundation with the opening of a brand new mini-pitch at the Roxborough YMCA.

Adults cheer in front of new mini-pitch opened through MetLife & US Soccer Foundation partnership

Teaming Up with The Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® Program

Nov 3 2025

We are expanding our partnership with the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® (BSBF) program to bring oral health education to families through play.

Kids with hands in the air smiling and shouting

We’re Teaming Up with The Salvation Army to Help Kids Grow On and Off the Pitch

Nov 3 2025

We’ve partnered with The Salvation Army to expand opportunities for youth living in underserved areas to stay active, embrace healthy lifestyles, and grow on and off the pitch

The U.S. Soccer Foundation CEO & President poses with The Salvation Army President & a child dressed in goalie gear

Building Healthier Futures with MetLife Foundation

Oct 30 2025

The U.S. Soccer Foundation & MetLife Foundation are creating safe places to play across the country, bringing access to soccer and all its benefits to more than 220,000 young people and their communities.

Group shot of kids and stakeholders standing behind the MetLife logo on a new mini-pitch.
Legacy 2026

Kicking Off Two New Mini-Pitches with Philadelphia 2026

Oct 27 2025

The U.S. Soccer Foundation and the Philadelphia Soccer 2026 joined partners at Building 21 and Swenson Arts & Technology High School to open two brand-new mini-pitches.

Group shot of partners and community members on Comcast logo of brand new mini-pitch

A New Mini-Pitch Opens in Cleveland, Honoring Justin Morrow’s Hometown

Oct 24 2025

the U.S. Soccer Foundation joined partners from the Black Women’s Player Collective (BWPC), Black Players for Change (BPC), adidas, Musco Lighting, and the City of Cleveland joined students and community members celebrate the opening of a brand-new mini-pitch.

Justin Morrow posing with two smiling kids at a mini-pitch opening in Cleveland