Omaha’s First Mini-Pitch Empowers Girls to Play
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 SOLUTION
A Safe Field on Campus
In 2021, Urban Soccer Park partnered with Football for the World Foundation (FFTW) and Girls, Inc. to build a 50×80 modular mini-pitch directly on the Girls, Inc. campus. The field removes transportation barriers and gives kids a safe, inspiring place to play.
Pitch Features:
European-Style Play – Small-sided design to build skill, creativity, and confidence.
Safe & Accessible – Turf, netting, lights, benches, and futsal goals
Branded for Impact – Center-circle Girls, Inc. logo, symbolizing inclusion
IMPACT
Transformative results in Omaha
The first mini-pitch has already broken barriers and expanded opportunities for girls across the community.
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COMMUNITY
More Than a Soccer Field — A Space for Inclusion
The Girls, Inc. mini-pitch is more than a place to play. It gives members a safe, on-campus space to build confidence, fitness, and teamwork.
What was once a barrier is now a pathway — and FFTW plans to replicate this model across Omaha to expand access even further.
EXPLORE
Part of a Growing Movement
The Girls, Inc. field is one of many 50×80 Urban Soccer Park installations expanding access nationwide
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