We were honored to host this wonderful event on our field yesterday!
It was a beautiful display of regional unity and inclusivity at MetLife Stadium yesterday. The FIFA World Cup 26™ NYNJ Host Committee invited over 600 youth from organizations across NYC and NJ to play on the same pitch laid down for CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 matches (and the stage that will host the FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States Final in just over two years). Skills and drills were led by U.S. Soccer Foundation, the FIFA World Cup 2026™ NYNJ Host Committee’s legacy strategy partner. This event supports the NYNJ Host Committee’s and U.S. Soccer Foundation’s work to leverage soccer to positively impact our communities leading up to and after FIFA World Cup 2026™. The day would not have been possible without the following participating organizations: New Jersey Youth Soccer, YMCA of Greater New York, New Jersey YMCA State Alliance, Newark Ymca, Raritan Bay Area YMCA Perth Amboy New Jersey, Hamilton Area YMCA, New York Red Bulls, New York City FC, Major League Soccer, MLS GO, Dodge YMCA, West Side YMCA, Long Island City YMCA, and Staten Island Broadway YMCA. https://lnkd.in/ef6SKMSi