PULISIC STOMPING GROUNDS
50×80 SOCCER COURTS

Manheim, Pennsylvania

Christian Pulisic at ribbon cutting ceremony for Stomping Grounds soccer courts

Project Overview

Christian Pulisic built two 50×80 Urban Soccer Park courts in his hometown to give kids a safe, accessible place to play and train. Inspired by the small European-style pitches that shaped his development, the project promotes creativity, inclusion, and free play for all skill levels.

PRECISION

Project Specifications

Every detail matters when creating a world-class soccer environment. These specifications reveal the careful engineering behind this custom installation.

Field Layout

Dual 50×80 courts configured for small-sided play and technical training. Designed to mirror the compact dimensions found across top European facilities.

Infrastructure

Fully enclosed with containment netting, lighting for extended use, and integrated benches and street-style goals to support both structured and free play.

Partnership

Developed through collaboration between Christian Pulisic, his foundation, and the Pulisic Stomping Grounds youth club—bringing professional inspiration to local players.

Design Inspiration

Modeled after the tight, high-energy courts common in England and across Europe, encouraging creativity, precision, and free-flowing technical play.

Timeline

Completed and launched on June 11, 2021, as part of Christian Pulisic’s hometown community initiative.

Gallery

Project images showcasing design and execution

Pulisic Stomping Grounds signage at 50x80 soccer court facility

When in England you see these kinds of courts all over with kids just playing around, I think that is why these other countries have so many good talents coming out.