Since the launch of the mini-pitch initiative in 2015, the U.S. Soccer Foundation has installed more than 160 Safe Places to Play in underserved communities across the United States. Mini-pitches are small, acrylic soccer courts perfect for areas where quality play spaces are at a premium. These mini-pitches restore abandoned parking lots, tennis courts, and […]

The Match Recap In a race to the finish, the Republicans came out victorious against the Democrats in the 7th annual Congressional Soccer Match. Throughout the evening, embassy employees, Hill staffers, Members of Congress, professional athletes, and soccer fans demonstrated their support of the Foundation’s life-changing programs. Read More O’Reilly Round-Up Ahead of the Women’s […]

Ahead of the 7th annual Congressional Soccer Match, we sat down with the co-chairs of the Congressional Soccer Caucus to learn more about how soccer has impacted their lives and those of their families. The Co-Chairs:The Honorable Don Bacon (R-NE 2nd District)The Honorable Kathy Castor (D-FL 14th District)The Honorable Darin LaHood (R-IL 18th District)The Honorable […]

Ten years ago, Luz’s daughter – the oldest sibling in the family – started playing soccer with the Illinois Youth Soccer Association (IYSA). Luz’s two sons followed suit soon after. This was an opportunity to play the game they all loved, but what Luz and her family could not have foreseen was the greater impact […]

“You mean all of the coaches out there are girls, too?!” On a hot, summer day in Denver, Colorado, a team of nine-year-old girls cheered as they sprinted onto the field to meet the first class of Next Wave Coach Academy candidates. Thirteen young women would spend the afternoon working with the team under the […]

Celebrating 25 Years We celebrated our 25-year history with partners, supporters, professional athletes, and soccer fans and honored those who are committed to helping us make soccer #EveryonesGame. Take A Look Creating Safe Places to Play We recently announced our spring 2019 Safe Places to Play grant recipients. These projects will provide safe play spaces for more than 55,500 youth. Interested […]

Twenty-five years ago, with the excess proceeds from the ’94 World Cup and the vision of Founder Alan Rothenberg, the U.S. Soccer Foundation was born. Since our inception, we’ve helped propel the tremendous growth of the game across the country—from the grassroots to the professional leagues. We did it by awarding grants to state associations, […]

Reaching Her Potential It’s time for program grants! This year’s program grants, supported by Johnson & Johnson, seek to elevate female youth participation rates in the U.S. Grant recipients will inspire female participants to build confidence, leadership skills, and self-esteem through intentional soccer programming. Apply today before the deadline on April 2nd! APPLY NOW Partner Praise […]

The 13th annual Urban Soccer Symposium hosted leaders in the sports-based youth development field from across the nation on March 15-17 in Washington, D.C. Throughout the weekend, attendees were audience to a host of presentations and workshops whose primary messages embodied the event’s theme, “Sport Without Barrier: Changing the Narrative.” Some attendees started event weekend […]