US Soccer's World Cup Legacy: Growing Soccer Nationwide

U.S. Soccer is gearing up for the 2026 World Cup, focusing on creating a lasting legacy for the sport. With FIFA receiving financial gains, U.S. Soccer is investing in ambitious initiatives to grow soccer from youth leagues to professional teams. The Soccer Forward program aims to expand soccer in schools, build mini-fields in underserved communities, and support grassroots efforts. The initiative also incorporates health and charity elements, such as womens health events and hygiene kit assemblies. U.S. Soccer launched the Behind the Dream campaign to raise $250 million, significantly increasing revenue for the 2025 fiscal year. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.