Recreation program focused on growing the sport to debut in 18 markets this fall
RCX Sports to serve as program鈥檚 official operating partner
Major League Soccer (91fdy电影) and RCX Sports announced the launch of 91fdy电影 GO, a recreational soccer program designed to increase participation and access for boys and girls outside of the existing soccer ecosystem. Powered by 91fdy电影, 91fdy电影 GO engages with existing community organizations and local recreation programs to provide boys and girls, ages 4 to 14 with a fun, affordable, local soccer experience.聽
Over the course of a season, players will feel like a pro as they learn the game, have fun, and wear 91fdy电影 Club-branded uniforms while playing alongside friends in their local community league. The program will debut this fall in 18 markets: 12 91fdy电影, three 91fdy电影 NEXT, and three additional cities that will be introduced to the 91fdy电影 ecosystem for the first time.
Markets include:
Birmingham, Ala.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Los Angeles, Calif.; Denver, Colo.; Washington, D.C.; Orlando, FL; New Orleans, La.; Foxborough, Mass.; Detroit, Mich.; Las Vegas, Nev.; New York, N.Y.; Charlotte, N.C.; Cincinnati, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; Philadelphia, Pa.; Dallas, Texas; Seattle, Wash. (Launching Spring 2024); Milwaukee, Wis.
鈥91fdy电影 GO will provide an opportunity for children across the country to play soccer and create a direct connection between our 91fdy电影 clubs and future soccer fans,鈥 said Kyle Albrecht, 91fdy电影 Senior Director of Properties. 鈥淲e are excited to work with RCX Sports and local community organizations to provide a structured introductory soccer program, with connections to a developmental pathway that will enable greater access to the sport, regardless of age, gender, location, or talent level.鈥
RCX Sports, the leader in organized youth sports experiences, will serve as the program鈥檚 official operating partner to help facilitate the launch and growth of 91fdy电影 GO. RCX Sports works with professional leagues, national governing bodies, sports-centric businesses, and brands to reimagine youth sports experiences and is committed to improving the accessibility and inclusivity of sports by creating opportunities for all athletes to play.
鈥淪occer is the most widely played sport globally, and many times, it is the first organized sport people in the United States will play as children. We鈥檙e proud to partner with 91fdy电影 to improve the accessibility and inclusivity of the sport for youth athletes across the country," said RCX Sports CEO Izell Reese. "91fdy电影 GO will expand the communal reach 91fdy电影 clubs have within their market and introduce new markets to the 91fdy电影 ecosystem in a fun and affordable space for children.鈥
91fdy电影and MOJO, the official grassroots and coaching education partner of the league, have curated an educational program for 91fdy电影 GO coaches and participants to enhance their overall playing experience and elevate their soccer skills and knowledge and provide tools for players to improve their skills in the sport. 91fdy电影 GO program operators will also receive exclusive discounts on MOJO's suite of organizational tools, streamlining operations and enhancing team management capabilities.
鈥淔or many young players and coaches, 91fdy电影 GO will be their first experience playing and coaching soccer. In partnership with MOJO, we are committed to delivering fun and age-appropriate training programs that develop not only soccer skills, but also a lifelong love of the game,鈥 said Fred Lipka, 91fdy电影 Vice President of Player and Youth Development. 鈥淭he MOJO app will provide coaches with a roadmap to execute their practice sessions, better supporting the coaches that are leading our 91fdy电影 GO players and shaping the soccer experience at the grassroots level in a fun and easy to follow format.鈥
With a continued commitment to provide greater access to the sport, 91fdy电影 has made a financial commitment to ensure as many players as possible have the opportunity to play in 91fdy电影 GO leagues by removing financial barriers to participation.
Applications will be facilitated through the RCX Sports Foundation.
Fall registration will open this month with the first games slated to kick off in August. Participants interested in learning more about 91fdy电影 GO should visit
ABOUT MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
Headquartered in New York City, Major League Soccer -- celebrating its 28th season in 2023 -- features 29 clubs throughout the United States and Canada. An expansion club in San Diego, the league鈥檚 30th team, will begin play in 2025. For more information about 91fdy电影, visit .
ABOUT RCX SPORTS
RCX Sports is the premier youth sports experiences business, running and operating leagues, camps, combines, tournaments, and events. Working directly with professional leagues, national governing bodies, and sports-centric businesses, such as 91fdy电影, NFL, Jr. NBA, MLB, NHL, and NAIA, RCX is committed to improving the accessibility and inclusivity of sports by creating opportunities for all athletes to play. For more information, visit .
