Where Are They Now?
In Touch Catches Up With 1995 Grantee

As the 2009 Grant cycle approaches (online application available Aug. 1!) we take time to catch up with one of the first Foundation Grantees -- Eastern New York State Amateur Soccer Association (ENYSSA).

In 1995 the ENYSSA received a U.S. Soccer Foundation grant to help support the development of a 3-field facility in Brooklyn, New York. Not only did Rapaglia and his association build this facility; since receiving the grant, the ENYSSA has quadrupled in membership. An organization comprised of just 7 leagues back in 1995, the ENYSSA now includes over 30 leagues, with upwards of 600 teams spread across New York. More

2008 PASSBACK TOUR VISITS PHILADELPHIA & NEW YORK

The 2008 Passback Tour is making its final two stops of the summer with back to back events in Philadelphia and New York on the July 19th and 20th. Follow the action and view photos from the Tour as it goes from stop to stop. Professional players, top coaches, and even team mascots are joining in on the fun!

View a complete listing of tour stops. Share the Equipment. Share the Game!

America’s Homeless Compete in National Soccer Cup

The U.S. Soccer Foundation and our partner Sport Court^® want to congratulate all of the inspiring athletes that competed in the 2008 Homeless USA Cup held in Washington, D.C. this past weekend.

Thanks to a grant from the U.S. Soccer Foundation, all of the action took place on a custom-designed soccer pitch manufactured by Sport Court^®, the Utah-based supplier of modular sports surfacing. View Photos of the event. VIDEO: Watch the Field Set Up