To have an impact on communities, the length and breadth of the United States. To improve the nation’s health. To keep on raising the bar on everything to do with the women’s game, at every level.
As the legacy initiative of U.S. Soccer, Soccer Forward stands at the intersection of an extraordinary moment in time and a wave of global sporting events on the horizon.
This is an unprecedented opportunity, and we’re meeting it head-on—channeling all of Soccer Forward’s momentum into three bold, purpose-driven initiatives. Because when soccer thrives, communities thrive. And what’s good for the game is good for the world beyond it.
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Soccer Forward helps power U.S. Soccer’s vision of soccer as a national driver of health, inclusion, and unity. By expanding access and supporting community-led programs, we’re ensuring the game leaves a legacy that lasts well beyond the final whistle.
Expanding access to soccer so that its benefits will touch everyone, in every corner of the U.S., by investing in the people, programs, and places that are making a daily difference. Together we can scale their reach and amplify their impact in communities nationwide.
Transforming the nation’s physical and mental well-being through soccer—powered by cutting-edge research, innovative training, and pioneering programs in critical areas such as women’s health and mental wellness.
Elevating women’s soccer to the highest standards—starting with our Women’s National Team and extending to communities across the country—by developing excellence-driven frameworks and sharing them globally with organizations that match our ambition and impact.
With the world’s largest sporting event on the horizon, the time is now to inspire, collaborate and mobilize the soccer community. Soccer Forward was launched to help do just that.
U.S. Soccer supports the people, places and programs that are growing the game in local communities. Because soccer should be everywhere, for everyone.
This is our opportunity to create a soccer legacy that lasts for generations. By inspiring America to participate in soccer and build more healthy and connected communities today and into the future.
Soccer Forward works with the entire soccer ecosystem. Using our scale and resources to maximize positive social impact. The more people who play soccer, the more people can benefit.