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Coach Reyes’s Story
For Coach Reyes, soccer is more than a game—it’s a reflection of culture and a pathway to mentorship and community. From building confidence to creating belonging, this is what soccer does.
Learn About His Story
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Through soccer, we help children living in under-resourced communities reach their full potential, improve their well-being, and live healthier lives.
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![Young boy with a missing front tooth in a blue U.S. Soccer Foundation jersey, holding a soccer ball in front of a yellow background with a red burst behind his left shoulder.](https://ussoccerfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Right-Bottom-1030x1533-1.png")
For Coach Reyes, soccer is more than a game—it’s a reflection of culture and a pathway to mentorship and community. From building confidence to creating belonging, this is what soccer does.
Learn About His StoryChildren in under-resourced communities face significant barriers to reaching their full potential. One of the many barriers they face is missing out on the multitude of benefits that come from playing sports.
lack recreational facilities.
do not get the recommended amount of physical activity.
aren't at a healthy weight.
lack a mentor in their lives.
Our programs help children improve their overall health and well-being.
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Soccer is more than a game. It offers mentorship, teamwork, and confidence-building opportunities that last a lifetime. With a caring coach-mentor and a safe place to play, soccer can play a crucial role in a child’s life. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase opportunities for children in under-resourced communities by the end of 2026.
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A place to be themselves. Role models. Free access to soccer. Just Ball League offers these things and more to youth living in underserved communities who otherwise might not have these opportunities.
Just Ball in Action
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Our work is made possible by a broad network of partners committed to social impact and underserved communities.
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We’re excited to announce a new multi-year partnership with Discovery Education to bring soccer-inspired learning into middle school classrooms nationwide, fostering essential skills and strengthening STEM learning with ready-to-use, standards-aligned resources.
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We brought the Just Ball spring season to life in Miami, joining adidas, the Children’s Trust, Griffin Catalyst, Telemundo, and Colgate to celebrate community, creativity, and the joy of the beautiful game.
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A new mini-pitch is now open for play at Sunnyside Pre K-8 as part of our partnership with Philadelphia Soccer 2026. Together, we joined the Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Pittsburgh Public Schools to celebrate the opening of the new mini-pitch.
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