With support from engaged community partners, we are working to provide access to soccer for all kids in our community.
Through community partnerships with schools and youth service providers, we use soccer to provide our youth a safe place and the opportunity to dream, thrive, and succeed.
See the impact we’ve made on the community in our latest Impact Report:
CREATING OPPORTUNITIES
The Foundation is engaging with thousands of kids, performing clinics and programs for nonprofit partners and youth organizations, providing scholarships for camps and our youth academy, distributing equipment, allotting professional game tickets, and finding other ways to support all soccer in the community.
WEST LOUISVILLE SOCCER INITIATIVE
In collaboration with Parks and Recreation and JCPS, over 250 student-athletes at 11 different elementary schools competed in soccer leagues, hosted at Wyandotte Park and Russel Lee Park. The culmination of the two leagues was brought to Lynn Family Sports Vision and Training Center for a city-wide League Championship.
Furthermore, The West Louisville Soccer Club formed its first two teams in 2023 by selecting players from this league. The two teams, represented as a boys and girls team, play their home matches at the Norton Sports Healthcare and Learning Center. Our efforts to provide access to the game will continue as we expand on our reach and relationships in the community.
ELIMINATING BARRIERS
Transportation is a major barrier. Thanks to Toyota of Louisville, we are mobilizing our efforts to take soccer into marginalized neighborhoods and transporting youth to trainings, matches, and tournaments.
A special thank you to Toyota of Louisville for donating two Toyota Highlanders!
COMMUNITY ZONE TICKETS
The Foundation is fortunate to have partners who enjoy giving back by donating tickets to members of our community who would otherwise be unable to attend games at Lynn Family Stadium.
Use the forms below to nominate nonprofits, charities, and other benevolent organizations to receive donated tickets to an upcoming game, or to donate tickets!
HAMIDA NADIM MEMORIAL FUND
Racing Louisville star Nadia Nadim honors honoring the life of her mother by starting the Hadima Nadim Memorial Fund. Hadima Nadim was 57 years old when she died following a tragic traffic accident near her home in Denmark. The fund seeks to aid refugee families as they settle into Louisville.
IN THE NEWS
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2023 LouCity & Racing Foundation Soccer Ball Sets Record Totals
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Thank you to Toyota of Louisville for helping us get there
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Lou City/Racing Foundation building up West Louisville Soccer Club
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Former MVP Rondy returns as 2023 Soccer Ball's Keynote Speaker
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Molly's Story: Chasing Her Dreams
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Foundation to host ‘Louisville Moves’, mobility workshop
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Racing Louisville FC star Nadia Nadim starts memorial fund
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Kids compete in the first 'All City' soccer championship
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How to support the LouCity & Racing Foundation’s new initiatives
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New program teaches West Louisville kids life skills through sports
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Davis IV opens new chapter with LouCity & Racing Foundation
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YES! Connection Expo hopes to connect youth-based services
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End-of-season ‘Soccer Ball’ to benefit LouCity & Racing Foundation
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Lou City + Racing Foundation names first executive director
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