The U.S. Soccer Foundation is thrilled to be joined by Charlie Davies at the 2019 Soccer for Success National Training. Every year, community leaders from across the country head to Washington, D.C. to participate in a four-day training. Throughout the four days, they combine on-field demonstrations, activities, and classroom-style learning. After the event, they return […]

Columbus, OH – The Columbus Crew SC Foundation, Columbus City Schools, Columbus Recreation and Parks, and the U.S. Soccer Foundation together unveiled a new mini-pitch at Eakin Elementary School in Columbus yesterday. The new, state-of-the-art mini-pitch is complete with built-in goals as well as lights, allowing community members to enjoy the game past daylight hours.

According to the Women’s Sports Foundation, more than 38% of U.S. girls – compared to 25% of boys – don’t participate in sports. By age 14, girls are two times more likely to drop out of sports than boys. These disparities persist as girls enter high school. For children between eighth and twelfth grade, female […]

On May 21st, 2019, the U.S. Soccer Foundation hosted the 7th annual Congressional Soccer Match at D.C. United’s Audi Field. The event brought together embassy employees, Hill staffers, Members of Congress, professional athletes, and soccer fans to support the Foundation’s life-changing programs that help children in underserved communities thrive. Photo credits to Jose Argueta and […]

The U.S. Soccer Foundation today announced a new initiative, United for Girls, aimed at increasing opportunities for young girls and women from underserved communities to play soccer and reap its many benefits.

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 […]