In June 2017, the U-15 Chicago Knights boys team won their first Illinois State Cup. But their story begins four years prior, at six different Soccer for Success sites around Chicago. In 2013, nineteen boys joined their respective schools’ Soccer for Success teams. Learning the lessons of leadership and nutrition while honing their soccer skills, […]

The first signs came immediately on the heels of the U.S. Men’s National Team’s failure to qualify for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup. Suddenly, there was an intense change in narrative on social media and in the broader soccer community: a vibrant discussion about the downside of pay-to-play. Of greatest interest to me, however, […]

Learn from the Legends Don’t miss your chance to hear from Abby Wambach, all-time goal scorer in U.S. National Team history, at this year’s Urban Soccer Symposium, presented by Soccer Shots. Register before February 23rd to secure early-bird pricing, and book your hotel room before the block closes on February 28th. REGISTER A Coach and […]

When Esperanza signed her son up for Soccer for Success at Park Place Elementary School she was asked if she wanted to be a volunteer coach and help with the team. “I thought I would just bring water and snacks occasionally, so I signed up,” recalled Esperanza. “But when I went to drop my son […]

Expansion in South Florida We’re excited to announce that we received a grant from Health Foundation of South Florida to expand Soccer for Success to more than 1,300 kids living in underserved communities in South Florida.  Learn more about this announcement. READ MORE Don’t Delay, Apply Today Do you want to bring Safe Places to Play to your community? […]