Global Goals was born out of a vision that the Soccer Shots franchise community could join together and provide opportunities for growth to disadvantaged children, through soccer, across the U.S. and around the world. In 2009, Global Goals, a non-profit organization, was formed to increase capacity for established and reputable non-profit organizations using soccer to positively impact underserved children. The Soccer Shots franchise community has embraced this cause and the vast majority of Soccer Shots business owners actively participate in raising funds and awareness, through Global Goals, for our non-profit partners.

Global Goals and the U.S. Soccer Foundation
We at Soccer Shots believe that soccer is a powerful vehicle for impacting youth. That is why, in 2011, we are proud to partner with the U.S. Soccer Foundation to raise funds and awareness for this organization that is working to ensure that children in underserved communities throughout the U.S. have easy and affordable access to quality soccer programs that support their physical and personal development. The U.S. Soccer Foundation’s programs are designed to keep kids active and healthy. They guide children away from negative influences by providing them with safe and healthy places to play after school – the most dangerous hours of the day. Players receive attention and support from caring mentors and coaches who work to ensure that they develop into healthy and successful young adults. The Foundation is working to build safe playing fields and bring the Soccer For Success model to economically disadvantaged communities nationwide.

The Contribution
Your local Soccer Shots operator has committed to donate a portion of your child’s registration fee to the Global Goals/U.S. Soccer Foundation effort to construct playing surfaces within various cities throughout the U.S. On these surfaces, children will participate in Soccer For Success programs. Thank you for signing your child up for Soccer Shots and for your support of the Global Goals campaign! Every child should have a place to play, a place to learn, and a place to grow.

Beyond the U.S.
In addition to our partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation, Soccer Shots Global Goals continues to support AMANDLA EduFootball, a non-profit organization working with youth in South Africa. The mission of AMANDLA is the advancement of education by the provision of sports structures, training and facilities for children and young people in disadvantaged communities in Africa, targeting specifically youth who are no longer in the care of their family.

We at Soccer Shots consider it a privilege to have partnered with AMANDLA since 2009. Through Global Goals our franchise community has raised funds throughout our system. During the 2010 World Cup, several Soccer Shots representatives visited South Africa as ambassadors to AMANDLA. Check out this short video to learn more about our partnership with AMANDLA and our wonderful time in South Africa.