U.S. Soccer Foundation and KIPP DC Unveil Renovated Bundy Athletic Field to Shaw Community

Field Added to Rapidly Growing List of Cities Served By Soccer for Success in 2012

May 9, 2012, Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Soccer Foundation, the Major Charitable Arm of Soccer in the United States, and KIPP DC, grant recipient of the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s Annual Grants program, will hold an event to celebrate the grand opening of newly renovated Bundy Athletic Field. The latest field-building project in the District marks another milestone in the national expansion of the Soccer for Success program developed and run by the Foundation. At present, hundreds of children participate in Soccer for Success at 14 sites throughout the District. On a national level, the Foundation currently serves 8,000 children in eight cities with expansion plans to serve 15,000 children in 18 cities.

U.S. Soccer Foundation Aims to Strengthen Non-Profit Organizations at Urban Soccer Symposium

Keynote Speakers Include Sam Kass, Monica Gonzalez, Dr. Auma Obama

April 13, 2012, Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Soccer Foundation, the Major Charitable Arm of Soccer in the United States, will host the 6^th annual Urban Soccer Symposium at the Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center on April 16-19, 2012.

The Urban Soccer Symposium hosts soccer programmers and speakers from around the nation who are dedicated to improving the field of sports-based youth development. Sessions and workshops at the Symposium will focus on character development, gang-related issues, positive coaching techniques and how to use soccer as a tool to promote healthy living within families.

Claudio Reyna Foundation, Soccer Shots and the U.S. Soccer Foundation Unveil New Sport Court at BRICK Avon Academy

The Claudio Reyna Foundation, Soccer Shots and The U.S. Soccer Foundation will host an event to celebrate the grand opening of the new Sport Court at BRICK Avon Academy. Through the fundraising efforts of Soccer Shots, children at BRICK Avon Academy will have a place to learn the sport of soccer and participate in the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s Soccer for Success program, in partnership with the Claudio Reyna Foundation. Soccer for Success is an after-school youth development program that provides children with a safe place to engage in physical activity, mentorship and nutrition education during the times when they are the most vulnerable to succumb to negative influences.

U.S. Soccer Foundation Teams Up with the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation
and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta

Groups Align to Bring Free Soccer Programming to Children in Underserved Areas of Atlanta

April 10, 2012, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta – The U.S. Soccer Foundation, the Major Charitable Arm of Soccer in the United States, and the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation, a division of The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, have teamed up to provide free soccer programming to children in the metro Atlanta area. The Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation will donate $250,000, over a period of five years, to the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s Soccer for Success after-school youth development program. The program, which will be operated by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGMCA), will provide nearly 700 participants with 90 minutes of exercise, three days per week for 24 weeks.

Charles Marshall Named Chairman of U.S. Soccer Foundation Board of Directors

Payne, Stimson, Sutphen Elected as Officers

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Soccer Foundation, the Major Charitable Arm of Soccer in the United States, announced the appointment of Charles Marshall as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Kevin Payne, Charles “Cully” Stimson, and David Sutphen were also elected as officers, at the Board’s March meeting.

U.S. Soccer Foundation Awards $290,000 Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grant to the Boys and Girls Club of Trenton & Mercer County

Washington, D.C. – On March 7, 2012 the U.S. Soccer Foundation awarded a $290,000 Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grant, over two years, to the Boys and Girls Club of Trenton & Mercer County to support the implementation of Soccer for Success, the Foundation’s after-school, sports-based youth development program that uses soccer as a tool to combat childhood obesity and provides nutrition education and mentorship to children in at-risk communities.

U.S. Soccer Foundation Awards $200,000 Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grant to the Boys and Girls Club of Camden County

Washington, D.C. – On March 7, 2012 the U.S. Soccer Foundation awarded a $200,000 Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grant over two years to the Boys and Girls Club of Camden County to support the implementation of Soccer for Success, the Foundation’s after-school, sports-based youth development program that uses soccer as a tool to combat childhood obesity and provides nutrition education and mentorship to children in at-risk communities.

U.S. Soccer Foundation Awards $ 200,000 Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grant to the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta

Washington, D.C. – On March 7, 2012 the U.S. Soccer Foundation awarded a $200,000 Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grant over two years to the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta to support the implementation of Soccer for Success, the Foundation’s after-school, sports-based youth development program that uses soccer as a tool to combat childhood obesity and provides nutrition education and mentorship to children in at-risk communities.

U.S. Soccer Foundation Awards $600,000 Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grant to the Brotherhood Crusade

Washington, D.C. – On March 7, 2012 the U.S. Soccer Foundation awarded a $600,000 Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grant over two years to the Brotherhood Crusade to support the implementation of Soccer for Success, the Foundation’s after-school, sports-based youth development program that uses soccer as a tool to combat childhood obesity and provides nutrition education and mentorship to children in at-risk communities.

U.S. Soccer Foundation Awards $300,000 Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grant to the Colorado Fusion

Washington, D.C. – On March 7, 2012 the U.S. Soccer Foundation awarded a $300,000 Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grant, over two years, to the Colorado Fusion to support the implementation of Soccer for Success, the Foundation’s after-school, sports-based youth development program that uses soccer as a tool to combat childhood obesity and provides nutrition education and mentorship to children in at-risk communities.

U.S. Soccer Foundation Awards $200,000 Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grant to DC SCORES

Washington, D.C. – On March 7, 2012 the U.S. Soccer Foundation awarded a $200,000 Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grant over two years to DC SCORES to support the implementation of Soccer for Success, the Foundation’s after-school, sports-based youth development program that uses soccer as a tool to combat childhood obesity and provides nutrition education and mentorship to children in at-risk communities.

U.S. Soccer Foundation Awards $270,000 Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grant to the El Monte Community Building Initiative

Washington, D.C. – On March 7, 2012 the U.S. Soccer Foundation awarded a $270,000 Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grant over two years to the El Monte Community Building Initiative to support the implementation of Soccer for Success, the Foundation’s after-school, sports-based youth development program that uses soccer as a tool to combat childhood obesity and provides nutrition education and mentorship to children in at-risk communities.

U.S. Soccer Foundation Awards $230,000 Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grant to Houston Parks and Recreation

Washington, D.C. – On March 7, 2012 the U.S. Soccer Foundation awarded a $230,000 Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grant over two years to the Houston Parks and Recreation Department to support the implementation of Soccer for Success, the Foundation’s after-school, sports-based youth development program that uses soccer as a tool to combat childhood obesity and provides nutrition education and mentorship to children in at-risk communities.

U.S. Soccer Foundation Awards $300,000 Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grant to the Independent Health Foundation

Washington, D.C. – On March 7, 2012 the U.S. Soccer Foundation awarded a $300,000 Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grant over two years to the Independent Health Foundation to support the implementation of Soccer for Success, the Foundation’s after-school, sports-based youth development program that uses soccer as a tool to combat childhood obesity and provides nutrition education and mentorship to children in at-risk communities.

U.S. Soccer Foundation Awards $200,000 Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grant to Washington Youth Soccer

Washington, D.C. – On March 7, 2012 the U.S. Soccer Foundation awarded a $200,000 Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grant over two years to Washington Youth Soccer to support the implementation of Soccer for Success, the Foundation’s after-school, sports-based youth development program that uses soccer as a tool to combat childhood obesity and provides nutrition education and mentorship to children in at-risk communities.

U.S. Soccer Foundation Awards $200,000 Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grant to Widener University

Washington, D.C. – On March 7, 2012 the U.S. Soccer Foundation awarded a $200,000 Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grant over two years to Widener University to support the implementation of Soccer for Success, the Foundation’s after-school, sports-based youth development program that uses soccer as a tool to combat childhood obesity and provides nutrition education and mentorship to children in at-risk communities.

U.S. Soccer Foundation Awards $310,000 Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grant to the YMCA of Greater Dayton

Washington, D.C. – On March 7, 2012 the U.S. Soccer Foundation awarded a $310,000 Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grant over two years to the YMCA of Greater Dayton to support the implementation of Soccer for Success, the Foundation’s after-school, sports-based youth development program that uses soccer as a tool to combat childhood obesity and provides nutrition education and mentorship to children in at-risk communities.

U.S. Soccer Foundation Awards $3.6 Million in Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grants to Community Organizations Nationwide

Washington, D.C. – On March 7, 2012 the U.S. Soccer Foundation awarded thirteen Social Innovation Fund Sub-Grants, totaling $3.6 million over two years, to support the implementation of Soccer for Success, the Foundation’s after-school, sports-based youth development program that uses soccer as a tool to combat childhood obesity and provides nutrition education and mentorship to children in at-risk communities.