Our Mission

The Field Is Where Kids Grow

Since 1989, Soccer in the Streets has been on a mission: give every child in Atlanta the chance to play, grow, and lead.

As a 401c3 non-profit, we’ve spent over three decades breaking down barriers to deliver high-quality soccer programs, Social-Emotional Learning, and real job opportunities through youth refereeing and coaching. And we didn’t stop there. Through our groundbreaking StationSoccer initiative, we continue to build a network of soccer fields at MARTA stations across Atlanta—bringing community-fueled games for all ages closer to home. We believe that access to soccer shouldn’t require a paycheck or parking strategy; it should be affordable and easy to reach. Tens of thousands of games later, we’re just getting started.

More About StationSoccer

Our Mission

Improving the lives of children by providing access to the benefit of sport through high-quality community-based soccer programs.

Our Pillars

Impact Driven

We focus on creating meaningful and measurable change in the lives of youth, using soccer as a tool for personal growth, education, and opportunity. Every initiative is designed with long-term benefits that empower individuals and strengthen communities.

Create Access

We break down barriers by providing inclusive and affordable soccer programs in underserved communities. By bringing the game to all, we ensure that every child has the opportunity to play, learn, and grow.

Community-Centered Approach

We listen to and work alongside the communities we serve, shaping programs that reflect their unique needs and strengths. Through local engagement, we build trust and foster sustainable, positive change.

Bring Joy

Soccer is more than a game—it’s a source of happiness, camaraderie, and personal fulfillment. We create environments where kids can have fun, express themselves, and develop a lifelong love for the sport.

Collaborative

We believe in the power of teamwork, partnering with schools, organizations, and community leaders to maximize our collective impact. By working together, we create stronger, more connected communities.

Accountable

We hold ourselves to high standards, ensuring transparency, integrity, and responsibility in all that we do. By staying committed to our mission and measuring our impact, we build trust with our players, partners, and supporters.

Our Areas of Impact

Building Character

Through powerful partnerships with local schools and nonprofits, we deliver programs that help shape confident and capable futures. Working in teams and relying on each other, kids develop resilience and Social-Emotional skills both in the classroom and after school. Initiatives include Soccer in Schools, Beyond the Pitch, and Girls With Goals. Pitch In

Building Soccer Skills

Free. Fun. Life-changing. Our competitive soccer leagues bring hundreds of Atlanta kids together twice a week to play, build skills, and grow at no cost. Every child gets placed at a StationSoccer field close to home, and are paired with mentors who show up for them on and off the pitch. And for teens ready to step up, our youth referee program turns players into leaders. Find Your Station

Adult Leagues & Pick Up

Our Adult Leagues play a vital role in advancing our mission while strengthening Atlanta’s soccer community. We offer a league for every skill level and social events that bring people together through a shared love of soccer, creating inclusive spaces for connection and friendly competition. More than just a game, adult participation helps fuel our youth programs—proving that showing up for soccer means showing up for Atlanta’s youth. Join a League