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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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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")
Welcome to Freestyle Fridays with Frankie Flo! Through this social media challenge we hope to inspire you to try a new trick with your favorite soccer ball. Challenge yourself or a friend for a chance to win!
![A smiling man in a black jacket, gray track pants, and a black cap stands on an indoor soccer field with a ball at his feet, facing a large group of children and youth in bright orange shirts seated and gathered in front of him. The space has high ceilings with exposed white beams and large windows along the sides, creating a bright and energetic atmosphere.](https://ussoccerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/0M4A7791-1000x667.jpg")
Through the United for Girls initiative, we have tripled the number of girls in our programs and engaged 5,475 women and non-binary coaches. To help others engage girls, we worked with 21 diverse partners on a new Count Her In Playbook.
![image of girls on soccer field](https://ussoccerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/girls-img-1000x568.jpg")
Our VP of Programs, Sarah Pickens, reflects on what the 50th anniversary of Title IX and Pride month mean to her.
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