Join the 2026 Grassroots Symposium & Leadership Weekend to help shape what comes next for youth soccer in America. The world's biggest soccer tournament has come and gone. The packed stadiums. The global headlines. The unforgettable moments on the pitch. But while much of the world's attention moves on, thousands of coaches, volunteers, community leaders and grassroots organisations across the United States continue the work of building the game from the ground up. Every d
By Mary Connor, CEO, Common Goal The final whistle has blown. Spain are world champions. For the first time in history, one nation holds both the men's and women's World Cup trophies at the same time. And the way that these Spanish teams win has a resonance that goes far beyond the pitch. Watch the way Spain plays and you'll see something that runs counter to almost everything modern sport celebrates. There is no single hero. There is no moment where one player takes over and
What 570+ grassroots football festivals tell us about football communities across the US When people look back on this FIFA World Cup, they'll remember the goals, the upsets and the champions. But across the United States, another story unfolded alongside the tournament. Over the past few months, more than 570 Soccer Forward Fests emerged across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. They took place in neighbourhood parks, schools, community centres and local pitches. Some were
Lay’s RePlay is a global initiative launched in 2021 by Lay’s, a PepsiCo brand, in partnership with UEFA Foundation and Common Goal. By transforming recycled chip packets into sustainable community pitches and supporting local programmes, the initiative has helped create safe, inclusive spaces where young people can play, learn and belong. This FIFA World Cup 2026™, Lay’s is bringing the spirit of the tournament to communities around the world through the Lay’s RePlay World C
We're excited to partner with our friends at Elevate Prize Foundation for the June Get Loud Award: Soccer for Good. The Get Loud Award is a monthly initiative that shines a spotlight on organizations driving meaningful social change. Each award provides $25,000 in unrestricted funding and visibility to help amplify the impact of a nonprofit tackling some of the world's most pressing challenges. For this June edition, focused on Soccer for Good, the award celebrates organizati
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