open goal project
fighting systemic racism in US soccer
“I co-founded Open Goal Project in 2015 because families from low-income backgrounds and underserved communities were being excluded from the American youth soccer landscape. Open Goal Project is dedicated to addressing those systemic inequities in the pay-to-play culture of youth sports, including building a fully-funded soccer club to level the playing field in DC. ”
Our Mission
to create opportunities for young players from low-income families and underserved communities to access high-level soccer and grow with the game, on and off the field, to provide resources that empower those players and families to navigate the costs and overcome hidden barriers associated with playing, and to use soccer as a vehicle for cultural enrichment, higher educational opportunities, and greater life experiences.