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Mini-Pitch

Paul Arriola Hits It Home in Style!

Paul Arriola and the City of Chula Vista celebrate the reopening of Harborside Park and the Unveiling of the Paul Arriola Mini-Pitch

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From the President & CEO

Don’t Underestimate the Power of Sport in this Moment

Sep 30 2020

As the national discussion on racism and equity issues continues, the power of sport as a vehicle for social change has risen to the forefront of conversations and discussions. But what does that mean in practical terms? Our President & CEO explains.

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A New Season with a Different Look

Sep 14 2020

At the U.S. Soccer Foundation, we’ve spent the summer listening to our partners so that we can best support their needs and, ultimately, the needs of our communities. What we have heard loud and clear is that it is critical that we continue to adapt and find innovative ways for our partners to run our Soccer for Success program.

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Reimagining Youth Sports: A Look Back on 2020 Virtual National Training

Aug 20 2020

This year’s Soccer for Success National Training looked a bit different than previous summers. Here's a recap.

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Revitalizing Play Spaces With the U.S. Soccer Foundation: The Story of a Sports Surfacing Vendor

Jul 30 2020

It was only after I graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in industrial engineering and completed several job interviews that I realized I did not want to be an industrial engineer.

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U.S. Soccer Foundation Mini-Pitches Add to Soccer Legacy in Baltimore

Jul 28 2020

Tim, an avid soccer fan and player, Soccer for Success coach-mentor and leader in bringing mini-pitches to Baltimore shares his soccer story.

From the President & CEO

Continuing the Fight for Equality

Jun 10 2020

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.

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Ed Foster-Simeon: ‘Soccer is a powerful vehicle for social change’

Jun 6 2020

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

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A Community Champion

May 21 2020

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

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Much More Than Just Fun and Games:

Apr 13 2020

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 […]