What are you doing this month to celebrate?
September's Youth Soccer Month
serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of inclusivity and equal opportunities in sports. By emphasizing affirmative action, we strive to ensure that ALL young athletes, regardless of their background, have access to soccer programs that foster their development and love for the game. This month highlights our commitment to breaking down barriers and creating an environment where every child, regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic status, can participate, grow, and excel in soccer. This month we aim to build a more equitable future for youth soccer, enriching the sport and our communities as a whole.
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In honor of Youth Soccer Month we want to celebrate the beautiful game being played with exclusive givewaways for our awesome supporters all month long!
September Sweepstakes & Giveaways
4'x6' Bownet Goal
FeelsGood FC Jersey Giveaway
Enter for your chance to win a 4'x6' Bownet Goal to add to your soccer sessions.
It's always a good time to play soccer when you have the best goals. Bownet portable soccer nets give players more opportunities to hone their skills. They're great for backyard sessions, small sided events, tournaments and much more. Super easy to set up, and super easy to break down.
We're teaming up with our good friends FeelsGood FC, a vintage and retro jersey soccer brand for a chance to win one (1) of four unique jerseys. Take your pick between a USWNT Julie Johnston jersey (WM), A 2019 Philadelphia Union home kit (AS), a 2024 Colombia jersey (AM) and a long sleeve Celtic FC alternate kit (AL). Three random winners will be selected.
Rules:
• MUST follow both @edpsoccer and @feelsgoodfc on Instagram
• 3 Random winners will be selected
• Winners will be asked their choice of jersey selection.
$100 Soccer.com Gift Card
VKTRY Carbon Fiber Performance Insoles
Score BIG with a $100 electronic gift card to soccer.com and splurge on some new soccer merch you’ve been wanting for a while now. Browse hundreds of items through the online store and shop from your favorite soccer brands.
Upgrade Your Cleats with VKTRY: Get Quicker First Steps & Safer Landings. Top players choose VKTRY for explosive acceleration, cuts, and recovery runs. These insoles reduce common soccer injuries, like ankle sprains and shin splits, and are trusted by thousands of elite athletes.
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One winner will be chosen.
Youth Soccer Month Ideas
Team Outings: Team up for community club nights at special events like MLS or USL Championship soccer games, or even your local club!
Parent-Child Soccer Matches: Organize fun matches where parents play alongside their kids. It’s a great way to bond and show support for youth soccer.
Plan a Special Event: Kick off Youth Soccer Month with activities like face painting, soccer challenges, and meet-and-greets with local players or teams.
Fundraising Events: Host events like soccer tournaments, bake sales, or charity auctions with proceeds going to local youth soccer programs or related causes.
Local Business Partnerships: Collaborate with local businesses to promote Youth Soccer Month. They could offer discounts to soccer families or sponsor local events.
Clean-Up Campaigns: Organize community clean-up events at local parks or soccer fields. Combine this with a soccer clinic or game to make it a fun, family-friendly activity.
Recycling and Upcycling Workshops: Organize workshops on how to recycle or upcycle old soccer gear and equipment. For example, turning old jerseys into tote bags or creating new soccer balls from recycled materials.
Eco-Friendly Uniforms: Encourage teams to use uniforms made from recycled or organic materials. Promote the use of eco-friendly dyes and production methods to minimize environmental impact.​
More than Just a Game
During Youth Soccer Month, we recognize that soccer isn’t only about goals and trophies—it’s about connection, character, and community. Every touch of the ball is a step toward something greater.