U.S. Soccer Foundation

The U.S. Soccer Foundation, established in 1994, serves as the major charitable arm of soccer in the United States. The U.S. Soccer Foundation is committed to improving the health and well-being of children in urban economically disadvantaged areas using soccer as a vehicle for social change.

  • Places to Play: Engaging community-based organization, government agencies and local non-profits, the U.S. Soccer Foundation works to develop quality soccer fields that provide children with safe places to play and develop skills.
  • Places to Grow/Places to Learn: The U.S. Soccer Foundation supports the development and expansion of soccer programs with strong youth development components. Areas of emphasis include programs that provide children with guidance on nutrition and ways to stay active and healthy to help combat rising childhood obesity rates, programs that engage children in academic activities with the goal of increasing educational attainment, and programs that work to guide children away from negative influences such as gangs and violence.

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Programs

  • 2010 Passback Tour Stops: Albuquerque, NM; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Brownsville, TX; Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX: Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Houston, TX; Kansas City, MO, Los Angeles, CA; Las Vegas, NV: Miami, FL; Newark, NJ; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA: Phoenix, AZ; Salt Lake City, UT; San Antonio, TX; San Diego, CA; San Francisco/Oakland, CA; San Jose, CA; Seattle, WA; and, Washington, DC.

Grants

With support from donors, corporate partners, and youth development organizations, the U.S. Soccer Foundation has provided over $51 million in grants, financial support, and loans to help fund programs in project in all 50 states. The U.S Soccer Foundation's grant program supports projects throughout the U.S. that focus on keeping children in vulnerable communities active, healthy, and safe.

  • Program Grants: The U.S. Soccer Foundation awards Program Grants to help pay for uniforms, player equipment, travel costs, facility rental, registration costs, and training for players, coaches, and referees.
  • Field Grants: The U.S. Soccer Foundation's Field Grants assist with every stage of the field building process - from planning and designing a new field to installing the finishing touches such as lights and field boards.
  • Footprint Field Grants: In cooperation with FieldTurf, the U.S. Soccer Foundation awards grants to build synthetic grass soccer fields that are durable and can be used in all weather conditions.

Advocacy

The U.S. Soccer Foundation is located in Washington, D.C., and serves as the national advocate for the entire soccer community. The U.S. Soccer Foundation has joined with a bipartisan group of members of Congress to establish and support the Congressional Soccer Caucus. The mission of the Caucus is to encourage legislation, activities and events that promote the game and issues affecting the soccer community.

Other Advocacy interests of the U.S. Soccer Foundation:

  • Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
  • Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program (UPARR)
  • Brownfields Legislation

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