The Gift of Soccer Foundation and McDonald’s Team Up to Bring Free Youth Soccer Clinics to Kids This Summer
For Immediate Release
The Gift of Soccer Foundation Joins with McDonald’s in the Midwest, represented by SeyferthPR to Bring Free Youth Soccer Clinics to Kids This Summer.
Free community soccer clinics will bring the fun back to the field while creating a positive, confidence-building experience for kids and families.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — May 6, 2026 —
The Gift of Soccer Foundation is proud to announce a new summer initiative in collaboration with McDonald’s in the Midwest, represented by SeyferthPR, to host a series of free youth soccer clinics designed to give children the opportunity to play, learn, and experience the joy of soccer in a welcoming, community-centered environment.
The clinics will serve children ages 5–12 and are designed to make soccer accessible, fun, and encouraging for young players of all experience levels. Each clinic will include age-appropriate soccer activities, skill-building stations, community engagement, and special experiences created to make the day memorable for participating families.
Each participating child will receive a custom clinic jersey and a Gift of Soccer cinch sack filled with special items, helping create a fun, memorable experience that extends beyond their time on the field.
“Partnering with McDonald’s allows us to create a free, high-energy, and fun soccer experience that feels special from the moment families arrive,” said Margorie Espe, Co-Founder of The Gift of Soccer Foundation. “These clinics are about bringing kids together for a day of fun, movement, teamwork, and confidence-building. Every child deserves the chance to step onto the field, feel encouraged, and be part of something joyful in their community.”
The free clinic series is part of The Gift of Soccer Foundation’s broader mission to support youth access, community engagement, and sustainability through the game of soccer. Through its ongoing gear collection, recycling, and redistribution initiatives, the organization helps extend the life of gently used soccer gear, reduce waste, and remove barriers that can prevent children from participating in the sport.
The upcoming clinics will also help bring greater awareness to these efforts in select communities this summer, with specific clinic dates, locations, and registration details to be announced soon.
“Soccer has a unique way of bringing people together, and these clinics are designed to make the game fun and welcoming for every child,” said Ken Levandoski, Co-Founder of The Gift of Soccer Foundation. “With McDonald’s joining us, we are able to create an experience that goes beyond soccer drills — it becomes a true community event where kids can play, families can connect, and everyone can celebrate the beauty of soccer, a game that brings people together around the world.”
McDonald’s participation will help bring added excitement and community connection to the clinics, creating an event experience that celebrates kids, families, and the positive role soccer can play in building confidence, teamwork, movement, and joy.
Families, coaches, volunteers, local organizations, and community supporters interested in learning more are encouraged to follow The Gift of Soccer Foundation for upcoming announcements.
About The Gift of Soccer Foundation
The Gift of Soccer Foundation supports kids, strengthens communities, and protects the environment through the game of soccer. To date, the organization has delivered
106,850+ pieces of soccer gear to children and communities in need across 27 countries and six continents.
Through 61 major donation initiatives, The Gift of Soccer Foundation has helped expand access to the sport while extending the life of gently used soccer gear and reducing waste. By collecting, recycling, and redistributing cleats, jerseys, balls, and training equipment, the organization creates opportunities for more children to experience the joy of soccer while bringing communities together in support of youth in need.
About McDonald’s and the Community
McDonald’s has long been connected to the communities it serves through its support of families, youth activities, local events, scholarships, and charitable initiatives. Often a familiar gathering place for families, teams, and local communities, McDonald’s participation in The Gift of Soccer Foundation’s free youth soccer clinics will help bring added excitement, visibility, and community connection to each event. Together, McDonald’s and The Gift of Soccer Foundation are helping create a fun, family-friendly soccer experience where kids can feel celebrated, families can gather, and communities can come together around the joy and beauty of the game.
Media Contact
Margorie Espe, Founder
The Gift of Soccer Foundation
margie@thegiftofsoccer.org
505-350-5832
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