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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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At this year's Genesis Invitational, we received $100,000 donation from Genesis Gives, the corporate social responsibility initiative of Genesis Motor America.
![Genesis Invitational check presentation with adults and children cheering](https://ussoccerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/0931-1000x667.jpg")
Nearly 20,000 students will have a Soccer for Success unit in their PE class thanks to a new partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation and New York City Public Schools.
![A group of PE teachers holding soccer balls pose for a photo in a school gym](https://ussoccerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Image-3-1000x750.jpg")
Soccer balls were flying in the City of Angels as we celebrated the end of the fall Just Ball League season during this year’s Unity Cup.
![A girl and boy both go for a ball on a soccer pitch.](https://ussoccerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/NBY01431-scaled-e1703193243100-1000x887.jpg")
Through its partnership with Major League Soccer, RBC Wealth Management is supporting Soccer for Success in DC.
![A group of volunteers from RBC Wealth Management pose for a photo.](https://ussoccerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_3581-1000x750.jpg")
We teamed up with Kellyn Acosta to open the first mini-pitch with his foundation in Artesia, CA.
![Kellyn Acosta joins some kids for a scrimmage on the new mini-pitch.](https://ussoccerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Photo-Dec-04-2023-5-49-29-PM-1000x667.jpg")
Our first mini-pitch in Laredo, Texas honoring Senator Judith Zaffirini is now open for play.
![A group of kids and Senator Zaffirini and Carlos Zaffirini pose in front of a mini-pitch](https://ussoccerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Photo-Nov-29-2023-5-21-15-PM-1000x750.jpg")
The first of 50 mini-pitches as part of the Miami-Dade Soccer Initiative is open for play at Centro Mater Foundation. Even better news: the Just Ball League is also now running at the center.
![Eight boys and girls each kick a soccer ball toward a goal with a skyscraper in the background.](https://ussoccerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DSAA8136-1000x667.jpg")
Together we a group of national and local partners, we opened three mini-pitches in Kansas City, KS and Kansas City, MO.
![A photo of a child in a pink hat celebrating a goal with hands in the air](https://ussoccerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/103A0096-1000x711.jpg")
Alongside UNGA in New York City, our U.S. Soccer Foundation team attended the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting and Concordia Summit to talk about how to use our game for good in the lead up to 2026.
![A picture of Ed Foster-Simeon in front of a banner that reads Concordia](https://ussoccerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Concordia-Ed-1000x505.png")
