A daily commitment to redefining what inclusion looks like in youth football. “Small acts of bravery are what make massive changes. “You realize a lot of the change just starts with you.” Joe Marinkovich is helping to redefine what inclusion looks like in youth football as a daily commitment. Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, Joe’s own journey through soccer shaped how he now views and builds community. As a young player, he saw firsthand how differences in background could

Eight US clubs come together with Common Goal to fight discrimination and make soccer more inclusive ahead of the 2026 Men’s World Cup With LGBTQ+ rights under threat worldwide, Common Goal are coming together with eight clubs from across the United States to fight back against discrimination and strive towards inclusion at a time when it matters most. For the third consecutive year, Common Goal is taking a collective action approach towards LGBTQ+ inclusion, engaging profe