Christian Pulisic Brings Soccer Home to Manheim
Inspired by Europe’s street pitches, U.S. Men’s National Team star Christian Pulisic created safe play spaces in his hometown — giving the next generation access to the game he loves.
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THE CHALLENGE
Limited Soccer Access in Manheim
Despite being the hometown of a world-class player, Manheim had no safe, dedicated spaces for small-sided soccer.
Local kids traveled long distances for training, and opportunities for free, unstructured play were scarce.
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THE SOLUTION
Pulisic’s Vision, Brought to Life
Through his foundation, Pulisic partnered with Urban Soccer Park to install two 50×80 modular mini-pitches — inspired by the courts he trained on in Europe. Opened in June 2021, the fields give kids safe, year-round access to the game.
Pitch Features:
European-Style Play – Small-sided design to build skill, creativity, and confidence.
Safe & Accessible – Netting, lighting, benches, and street goals for year-round use.
Inclusive Access – Open to all ages and skill levels, from clubs to pickup play.
IMPACTS
Transformative Impact
in Manheim
The project changed local soccer infrastructure dramatically. Community engagement soared with new play spaces.
From Manheim to the World
What started in Christian’s hometown can be scaled anywhere. With Urban Soccer Park’s modular design, cities, schools, and clubs can transform underused spaces into thriving soccer hubs — quickly and affordably.
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COMMUNITY
More Than a Training Ground —
A Legacy for the Community
Pulisic’s vision was bigger than building fields. He wanted to give kids the chance to develop technical skills, creativity, and confidence in the same way he grew up playing in Europe.
The pitches now serve as a hub for:
Local youth soccer clubs
Free community pickup sessions use.
School and after-school programs
EXPLORE
Explore Other 50×80 Modular Mini-Pitches
Christian’s project is part of a growing movement of 50×80 Urban
Soccer Park fields transforming communities nationwide.
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