"Representation and access is important for young girls because if they see women succeeding, they will believe that they can do the same." - Yanique Newman. As the founder of?Unique Ballers FC,?Yanique is creating opportunities for young girls to thrive on and off the field through soccer. For?#WomensHistoryMonth, she shares what inspired her to start her club, and how she’s working to empower the next generation of leaders. #JustBall #SoccerDoes
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The U.S. Soccer Foundation was established in 1994 as the major charitable arm of soccer in the United States. It is our mission to enhance, assist, and grow the sport of soccer in the United States, with a special emphasis on underserved communities. At the U.S. Soccer Foundation, we use our game as a vehicle to create positive social change in the communities where the need is greatest. We ensure that girls and boys living in underserved communities have access to evidence-based soccer programming that delivers positive health and youth development outcomes and safe places to play right in their neighborhoods. We are currently providing children in over 410 communities across the country with physical activity, nutrition education, and mentorship through our Soccer for Success program. Our Safe Places to Play program supports the development of safe places to play, grow, and learn, ensuring that children have easy and affordable access to quality soccer programs that support their physical and personal development. In 2017, we launched It’s Everyone’s Game, a campaign to inspire and empower the nation to drive the change that ensures children living in underserved communities enjoy the health and youth development outcomes of the game. In partnership with communities, municipalities, and corporate partners across the country, we aim to reach one million children annually in Soccer for Success and build 1,000 safe play spaces by 2026. Together, we can translate our love of soccer into positive change that improves lives and revitalizes communities. Join the movement at itseveryonesgame.org.
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https://www.ussoccerfoundation.org
U.S. Soccer Foundation的外部链接
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- 非盈利组织
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- 11-50 人
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1994
- 领域
- Sports-based Youth Development、Community Engagement和Soccer for Social Change
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We’re thrilled to recognize the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation as the recipient of our 2024 Alan Rothenberg Influencer Award! Over the past 13 years, the Clark Foundation has provided funding to support the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s mission, creating safe places to play and expanding access to the game for thousands of youth. Thank you to the Clark Foundation for being a champion of opportunity and access through soccer. Read more about all the 2024 award recipients here: https://dub.sh/jojIoYe
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Thrilled to see the Caitlin Clark Foundation providing more access to sports by creating mini-pitches with Musco Lighting!
We’re excited to partner with the Caitlin Clark Foundation to bring four new Mini-Pitch Systems to Des Moines Public Schools! ??? These Community Courts will provide local youth with safer places to learn and grow. This partnership shows our shared dedication to making sure kids everywhere have access to great places to play. Read more: https://bit.ly/musco_CCF
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We’re proud to honor Brotherhood Crusade as the recipient of the 2024 Change Maker Award. For over 50 years, Brotherhood Crusade has been a pillar in the South Los Angeles community, working to eliminate inequities and empower youth and families. Through our 15-year partnership, they've reached nearly 30,000 youth and activated multiple mini-pitches, creating safe spaces for play and community growth. Their unwavering commitment to uplifting communities through soccer is truly inspiring. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! Read more about the 2024 award recipients here: https://dub.sh/jojIoYe
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Role models matter. For #WomensHistoryMonth, we asked our team members to reflect on one woman who has inspired them to be who they are today. See their responses and share your own below!
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It was an honor to support Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's innovative Cougar KickBots program, an initiative that merges soccer, robotics, and life skills to empower youth in their community. As part of the program's launch, and to prepare student-athletes for their mentorship roles, we provided a Coach-Mentor Training to equip them with the skills to build positive connections, while fostering an inclusive coaching approach. We're excited to see how this program, led by SIUE’s STEM Center and SALT (Student Athletes Leading Tomorrow), will make a lasting impact. Read more: https://dub.sh/UWmRq2j
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At #SXSW, Tim Howard and our President & CEO Ed Foster-Simeon sat down to talk about the future of soccer in the U.S. and how we can ensure the game creates a lasting impact in communities nationwide. For decades, we’ve been working to close the gap in access by bringing free programs, trained mentors, and safe places to play to the communities that need them most. With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, we have an opportunity to accelerate that work and ensure every child has the chance to thrive through soccer. #SoccerDoes #Legacy2026
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At #SXSW, our President & CEO, Ed Foster-Simeon, joined an incredible discussion in The Female Quotient Lounge about the women who have shaped leadership at every level. Alongside James Thornton, Peter Giorgi, and Shelley Zalis, the conversation explored how women’s perspectives, mentorship, and leadership have helped mold executives into stronger, more thoughtful decision-makers. Thank you to The Female Quotient for the opportunity to share and learn, and to the other panelists for contributing to this inspiring conversation. #ThePowerOfInfluence #IWD #Leadership #WomensHistoryMonth
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Yesterday at #SXSW we announced a new initiative with Stand Together aimed at harnessing upcoming cultural and sporting events to drive social impact through youth sports mentorship. Through, Yes, Coach!, our goal is to train 100,000 coach-mentors by 2030, ensuring that 3 million more young people have trusted mentors who can help them thrive both on and off the field. FIFA World Cup 26 Philadelphia? and FIFA World Cup 26? New York New Jersey are teaming up with us to scale this effort across the Northeast. Read more: https://dub.sh/xULOMUM
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We are honored to posthumously recognize Mikyle Covington as a 2024 Briana Scurry Ally Award recipient. Mikyle was a pillar of the Detroit community, dedicating his life to mentoring and empowering youth through soccer. His work with Detroit PAL and Detroit Public Schools Community District was driven by a deep passion for creating opportunities and lasting change. Mikyle’s legacy lives on in the young lives he touched and the community he helped strengthen. We honor his commitment, his leadership, and his impact. Join us in remembering and celebrating Mikyle’s incredible contributions.
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