You may have noticed that you didn’t hear from us last week. We paused our communications to do our part to create space and elevate the voices of people who need to be heard. But we’ve been listening.

An in-depth interview with Foundation President & CEO Ed Foster-Simeon, by Mike Woitalla which Mike Woitalla originally appeared in Soccer America.

Learn about our mini-pitch in Dallas at the Moorland Family YMCA and the program manager who was awarded a college scholarship from SNHU.

It’s Time to Double Down in Support of Sports-Based Youth Development Programs and the Children at Greatest Risk When I reached George Weaver on the phone, he was at a storage shed in the South Los Angeles community served by his organization, Brotherhood Crusade. He was organizing equipment to distribute to kids at home so […]

A childhood friend and I were speaking on the phone about how much life has changed in the face of COVID-19. The grocery stores and markets in the middle-class neighborhoods where we live had been stripped bare of many essential items as people stocked up to prepare for weeks of shelter-at-home orders. It got us […]

We hope that you and your family are staying safe and healthy. During this time of uncertainty, know that you are not alone. We are united in facing this challenge. We wanted to share with you what we are doing to help kids and families stay safe, healthy, and active during this time. On the […]

We chatted with Aimee Watters, the Executive Director of The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation about her love for the game and our partnership together. Check out what she shared! Q: What impact has sports had on your life? A: I started to play soccer when I was three and played through college. Looking back at […]

The Power of Mentorship Mentorship is an important part of Soccer for Success because coach-mentors not only teach participants soccer, but they provide kids with critical life skills and serve as role models. Check out how Coach Jason has made a positive difference in Jameer’s life. WATCH VIDEO The Beautiful Game We believe soccer should […]

Coach-Mentor Victoria’s Story For the past two years, I have worked with Soccer for Success as a coach-mentor. During that time, I’ve seen the program evolve to a truly transformative and engaging endeavor that is changing lives. My work involves coaching 15 energetic and loving, 3rd- to 5th-grade girls of all differing soccer levels. I’ve played the […]