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CHANGE A LIFE & BUILD THE FUTURE: THE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Great talent comes from all areas and backgrounds. Since 2008, the U.S. Soccer Scholarship Program has contributed nearly $5.2 million in need-based financial aid to 4,000 of our nation's most talented young players.

This year, with the support of generous donors like you and Allstate, U.S. Soccer has invested more than $1 million in player scholarships in a single season.

We need your help to continue breaking down economic barriers to making the highest level of domestic youth soccer affordable for all players and families.

The average scholarship award to a player to help cover high travel costs during the 10-month Academy season is $1,506. The typical scholarship recipient lives within 5% of the Federal Poverty Line and nearly 60% receive free or reduced-cost lunches, food stamps or other government assistance.

Will you help support a young player with a dream to play soccer? You can change a life, help build a sport and inspire a nation.

Help Tackle the Challenges Ahead

U.S. Soccer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your gift today to the U.S. Soccer Development Fund will help support the next generation of world-class players, coaches and National Teams. Contact fund@ussoccer.org with questions.