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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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The inaugural Playmakers' Summit featured a series of star-studded plenaries and networking opportunities that addressed key issues facing soccer and sports-based youth development today.
![A picture of the stage and speakers at the 2023 Playmakers' Summit](https://ussoccerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/USSoccerFoundation2023PlaymakersSummit-92-2-1000x666.jpg")
In the ninth iteration of the Congressional Soccer Match, presented by US Soccer, Denmark took home the Embassy Trophy and Republicans reclaimed the title in the main event.
![A large group of players from the 2023 Congressional Soccer Match pose together on the field, smiling and gathered around a trophy. One team wears blue jerseys and the other wears red jerseys. The photo is taken in a stadium at night, with "UNITED" visible in the stands behind them.](https://ussoccerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/congressional_soccer_match_116-1-1000x664.jpg")
We joined the NY/NJ Host Committee, NYC Mayor Eric Adams, NJ Governor Phil Murphy, Michael Strahan to unveil the New York / New Jersey FIFA World Cup 2026 logo. As part of the announcement, the Host Committee named the Foundation as its Legacy partner for the 2026 tournament.
![Just Ball on the big screen in Times Square during the New York / New Jersey FIFA World Cup 2026 logo unveiling](https://ussoccerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Times-Square-Just-Ball-1000x638.jpg")
As an outsider looking in, one might not understand how much history has been in the making for Minnesota’s Sol of the Cities. This soccer story began decades ago for the Mario and Sparkle Wimberly duo.
![Two girls playing soccer on a red mini-pitch](https://ussoccerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sol-of-the-Cities-1000x801.jpg")
Thanks to a $5M gift from Citadel founder and CEO Kenneth C. Griffin and additional investment from The Children's Trust, we're bringing 50 mini-pitches and expanding the Just Ball League to Miami-Dade County.
![Kids and community leaders post for a photo at the home of a future mini-pitch in Miami](https://ussoccerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/TK1_4423-1-1000x657.jpg")
Camp Courageous, a camp for individuals with special needs, worked with the U.S. Soccer Foundation to install a mini-pitch to provide another recreational opportunity for campers. In doing so, they led the way for system-wide changes to how we install mini-pitches.
![Aerial view of a vibrant, multi-sport recreational complex. The image shows a baseball field with a red infield and green outfield on the left, two blue and green tennis courts at the top right, and a green basketball court with blue painted areas at the bottom right. Concrete walkways and seating areas surround the courts and fields, with trees and grass in the background.](https://ussoccerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/camp-courageous-1000x637.jpeg")
New Year. Greater Impact. Our new Coach-Mentor Training helps you build strong relationships with young people and create an inclusive youth sports experience for everyone.
![Small version of Coach-Mentor Training logo](https://ussoccerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Cmt-small.png")
Season 1 is in the books! Travel from NYC to LA and experience the league in action.
![Just Ball League](https://ussoccerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/KEVIN-KELLER_JUST-BALL-3026-1000x667.jpg")
...with Frito Lay and Brandi Chastain.. Together, we're partnering to train 1,000 coaches as mentors.
![Brandi Chastain and kid in a group huddle at the Frito Lay All In launch event](https://ussoccerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Frito-Lay-1-e1691698900855.jpg")
