Keeping Score of What Matters Through Soccer Forward Fests Common Goal and Soccer Forward Team Up to Connect Communities in the Run-Up to the FIFA World Cup 2026 As the United States prepares to co-host the biggest soccer event in history in 2026, Common Goal and Soccer Forward Foundation are partnering to ensure the tournament’s impact extends far beyond the final whistle. Together, the two organizations are launching Soccer Forward Fests, as part of US Soccer’s national leg
A conversation with Tamara Awartani, co-founder of Palestine: Sports for Life. Across the sport-for-development world, the idea of a safe space is central — a place where young people can play, learn, and belong. In Palestine, that idea carries a different weight. Safety here is not only emotional; it’s physical and political. Since 2011 , Palestine Sports for Life has been creating those safe spaces — using sport and life skills to reach marginalised communities across the
When Soccer Meets Music for Social Change We’re proud to join forces with Footballco’s global soccer media brand, GOAL, to launch GOAL Projects — a creative new initiative connecting the worlds of soccer and music to support grassroots communities around the world. The campaign pairs iconic musicians with hometown soccer teams to design limited-edition jerseys and merchandise, with proceeds directly funding projects that help remove barriers to the game. Each collaboration ce
Second release in GOAL Projects’ series with Common Goal Empowering Young Refugee Players in Colorado We’re proud to see GOAL Projects, a collaboration between Footballco’s global soccer brand GOAL and Common Goal, bring another inspiring story to life — this time through a partnership with internationally renowned band The Lumineers. Marking their twenty-year anniversary, The Lumineers have teamed up with GOAL Projects to design a limited-edition jersey celebrating both the
Common Goal is evolving - embracing a new phase of leadership to unlock its next level of global impact. The movement that brought football together for good now looks ahead with fresh energy, new voices, and an unwavering mission to unite and inspire change. After three decades of building and growing together, the founding associates of Common Goal (and former streetfootballworld) are excited to announce the beginning of a leadership transition - the next step in the move
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