Safe Places to Play: A New Mini-Pitch Was Installed at the Police Athletic League Hollywood

September 5, 2024

On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, a new mini-pitch was installed at the Police Athletic League (PAL) in Hollywood, FL. The mini-pitch, which is a small, customized, hard-court soccer surface, is poised to become a vibrant hub for soccer programs and pick-up games, offering children and families a safe space to participate in the world’s most popular sport. The installation was made possible through a partnership with U.S. Soccer Foundation and the MLS Players Association with the support of Genesis Gives, the corporate social responsibility initiative of Genesis Motor America, committed to the development of the future generation through the support of STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics).

During the grand opening event, youth and coaches participated in a ceremonial first kick and played in an inaugural scrimmage. This mini-pitch marks the latest development in the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s Safe Places to Play program which aims to provide children a safe place to play in underserved communities by creating 1,000 mini-pitches across the country by 2026.

To date, the U.S. Soccer Foundation has installed more than 700 mini-pitches nationwide. For more information about the Hollywood Police Athletic League visit: https://www.hollywoodpal.com/page/show/5988131-contact-us