02-1: 2026 Fall MLS GO Soccer Presentation — original pdf

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2026 Fall MLS GO Soccer Season Austin Parks and Recreation Department ‹#› Two Partnerships, One Mission: Soccer for Every Kid Through new collaborations with the 4ATX Foundation, St. David's HealthCare, and Major League Soccer's MLS GO program, Austin Parks and Recreation is expanding free and low-cost youth soccer opportunities for Central Texas families. Clinics 4ATX: Free Soccer for Central Texas Youth ‹#› Clinics 4ATX in Action - Spring 2026 Skill building on the field Coaching from Austin FC staff Building camaraderie Meeting Austin FC players Fit, fun, and physically active Inclusion and support Learning through team play Community impace and contribution ‹#› This Fall: A New Co-Ed MLS GO League This Fall: A New Co-Ed MLS GO League What's New • Beginning in September, Austin Parks and Recreation partners with RCX MLS GO to launch a brand-new co-ed youth soccer league • Curriculum and training resources backed by Major League Soccer and Austin FC • Elevates our existing Fall and Spring youth soccer programming with pro-caliber coaching standards • Open to boys and girls, ages 7-11, across recreation centers citywide New Full Soccer Kit for Every Player • Reversible Austin FC soccer jersey • Shorts • Socks • Shin guards • Every registered participant keeps their own kit The program at a glance 4-12 Ages Served 3 Austin Districts North, South, and Central/East 4 Age Divisions 2026 Fall Season U4, U6, U8, U10, and U12 October 10th - November 14th Enrolled 915 Benefits for Austin families 01 03 Access in every district A co-ed league across north, south, and central/east Austin, with resident and non-resident rates of $50 and $70. Active and together Structured outdoor play builds fitness, teamwork, and confidence for kids in our community. 02 04 Right-sized for every age Divisions from U4 through U12 let children compete and learn with peers at their stage. Predictable for families Set season dates, a built-in rainout week, and clear deadlines help families plan ahead. Grant investment $25,000 $10,000 over five years invested this season This season’s funding launches the program. The remaining years turn a first season into a sustained community offering. Year One Impact: Fall 2026 • $10,000 in MLS GO PLAY FUND support committed for 2026 • Registration scholarships reduce the $35 per-player base fee for all families, with partial and full scholarships available • Free shin guards provided to every enrolled MLS GO participant • A minimum of 600 Austin youth to be served through the new league in its first year • Funds be used solely for the MLS GO program and reported annually to MLS and the RCX Sports Foundation Keeping costs low without lowering the bar Affordable access Our goal: A program families can afford, run to a standard that keeps kids coming back.