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Transforming 10 Million Lives by 2030 Through Soccer Will

Soccer Will uplifts 10 million youth by 2030 by activating safe places to play as community hubs, growing the number of trained coach-mentors, and equipping parents with tools to support growth through play.

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Just Ball League

Messi Mania in Miami

Jul 20 2023

We teamed up with adidas to welcome Messi to Miami in style the only way we know how: by hosting an afternoon of soccer activities on a small-sided pitch, just like the way Messi grew up playing.

Vic Freestyle poses with players during a Welcome to Miami Mess event
Mini-Pitches

Building a Brighter Future with LEGO

Jun 30 2023

Together with LEGO, we’ve assembled something a bit different than you might expect…a new mini-pitch! Our first-ever mini-pitch in New Mexico is now open and creating limitless opportunities for play.

Kids play on the new LEGO mini-pitch in Albuquerque, NM
Events

Inaugural Playmakers’ Summit

Jun 13 2023

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
Events

9th Congressional Soccer Match

Jun 13 2023

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.
Legacy 2026

Continuing the Legacy in NY and NJ

May 18 2023

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
Mini-Pitches

Shining on Mini-Pitches

Apr 13 2023

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
Legacy 2026

A BIG win for Miami-Dade Youth

Apr 3 2023

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
Blog

Opening the Door

Jan 11 2023

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.
Coach-Mentors

Introducing Coach-Mentor Training

Jan 10 2023

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