Foundation Announces 2008 Planning Grant Recipients

Six Grantees will receive master plans for their soccer field construction projects from the U.S. Soccer Foundation and Clough Harbour Sports

The U.S. Soccer Foundation and Clough Harbour Sports, the Foundation’s Partner for Soccer Facility Design and Planning Services, are pleased to announce the 2008 Planning Grant Recipients.  Click here for a complete listing.

U.S. SOCCER MOURNS THE LOSS OF BILL GOAZIOU

CHICAGO (May 1, 2008) — U.S. Soccer today is mourning the loss of long-time Board Member Bill Goaziou, who passed away on April 30th at the age of 68 after battling emphysema. A four-term U.S. Soccer Treasurer, he had been involved in soccer as a coach and an administrator for more than 25 years.

Goaziou first took office in 1994, and was re-elected three times as U.S. Soccer Treasurer (in 1998, 2000 & 2004). He previously had been treasurer of the U.S. Youth Soccer Association (USYSA), treasurer of Florida Youth Soccer, a member of the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s Board of Directors and chairman of the Youth Budget and Olympic Development Program Committees.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 3, at 3 p.m. at the Ridgewood Lakes Club House in Davenport, Fla. Per a request from the Goaziou family, in lieu of flowers friends and family can make a donation to the Foundation in his honor. Donors should make checks payable to the U.S. Soccer Foundation, or make a safe and secure online donation in honor of Goaziou. More

Collaborative Develops 'Winning Game Plan' for Future at Symposium

Continuing its commitment to support the development of soccer programs in economically disadvantage urban areas, the U.S. Soccer Foundation recently joined members of the Urban Soccer Collaborative at its 2nd Annual Symposium. More

2^nd ANNUAL PASSBACK TOUR KICKS OFF!

Passback is on the move – again! This summer, the U.S. Soccer Foundation will launch the 2^nd Annual Passback Tour, a series of soccer skills clinics for urban youth across the country. Each clinic will be held on a state-of-the-art field by some of the best coaches and professional players around, providing a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for participants to enjoy The Beautiful Game.

Please visit www.passback.org for more information, including a complete 2008 Tour schedule. View Photos from the Passback Tour!

The 2008 Grant Awards Announced!

The U.S. Soccer Foundation, the Major Charitable Arm of Soccer in the United States, is pleased to announce that it has made $1.47 million in funds available to 50 groups in 27 states as part of its 14th annual grants program. The complete Press Release, including the list of all 50 grantees, can be found here (pdf).