Passback, Powered by Eurosport

Brendan and Mike Moylan, the founders of Eurosport, created the Passback Program in 1989 when a family friend came into the old Eurosport store looking for some gear to send to his daughter, a Peace Corps volunteer working with children in Malawi.  While looking for gear that they could send to her, the Moylan brothers realized that they had closets full of their old soccer gear that they no longer used, but was too good to throw away, so they boxed it up and sent it off to her.  And they didn't stop there.  It dawned on them that if they had closets full of equipment, there must be other players out there whose garages, closets and basements also overflowed.  Recognizing a need in the worldwide soccer community, they created the Passback Program.  They have since passed the Program over to the U.S. Soccer Foundation but remain one of the Foundation's primary partners. The Passback Program would not be possible without their support.

TiendaFutbolMundial.com

Founded in 2005 in Birmingham, Alabama, TiendaFutbolMundial.com is the premier destination for soccer gear for the Hispanic community in the United States and abroad. Tienda Futbol Mundial is excited to support Passback’s efforts to share the game to players around the world by providing soccer equipment to those in need.

SUNSWEET GROWERS, INC.,

Sunsweet Growers, Inc. is one of the world’s largest handlers of delicious and nutritious dried fruits including dried plums, apricots, cranberries and raisins. Recognizing that Sunsweet dried fruit snacks are great for providing quick and healthy energy, the U.S. Soccer Foundation has partnered with Sunsweet for the 2009, 2010 and 2011 Passback Tours. Sunsweet will provide samples of healthy dried fruit snacks to every Tour participant!

World Soccer Shop

Launched in 2001, World Soccer Shop is an online soccer retailer based in Birmingham, Alabama. We carry one of the world’s widest selections of officially-licensed products from the sport’s top brands and teams. We’re passionate about the game and endeavor to spread the beautiful game around the world, especially to those in areas of need. We are honored to be associated with Passback and its mission.

LazyTown Entertainment

LazyTown is the world's only global entertainment brand dedicated to children's health. Created originally as a book (Go, Go LazyTown!) in 1995 by international athlete, entrepreneur, producer and director Magnus Scheving, LazyTown has been nurtured into a household name worldwide, with businesses including publishing, home entertainment, music, live theatrical shows and even a dedicated radio station. LazyTown, the Emmy-nominated and BAFTA-winning TV series, launched in 2004, and is now available in 53 episodes and over 110 territories worldwide. The LazyTown Movement appeals to kids and parents alike and encourages healthy lifestyle choices for kids of all ages. The team is dedicated to finding exactly the right partners worldwide to sustain the brand and uphold the credibility and vision of LazyTown and its creator.