America SCORES Bay Area

America SCORES Bay Area Changing the landscape of urban after-school programs by providing safe play space and unifying activities including soccer, poetry, and service learning.

Proudly carrying the legacy of the 1994 World Cup. Inspiring youth through soccer, poetry & service—helping them lead healthy lives, build confidence, and change the world.

Terry Fisher has been part of American soccer for more than fifty years. He moved through nearly every corner of the Ame...
08/27/2026

Terry Fisher has been part of American soccer for more than fifty years. He moved through nearly every corner of the American game — professional leagues, indoor soccer, youth development, World Cup licensing, state soccer associations — before joining America SCORES Bay Area as an advisor in 2023. In our latest Five Questions With, Terry talks with us about what he found when he got here, how soccer in this country has changed since the NASL days, and what it would take for a program like SCORES to stop being the best untold story in the Bay Area: https://www.americascoresbayarea.org/5questionswith-blog/2026/7/28/terry-fisher

Our back to school checklist is filled with everything our Poet-Athletes need to learn, grow, and thrive. ✏️ 📚 ⚽ All acr...
08/22/2026

Our back to school checklist is filled with everything our Poet-Athletes need to learn, grow, and thrive. ✏️ 📚 ⚽

All across the Bay, Poet-Athletes are back in school and back for another amazing year of SCORES! For 25 years, SCORES has provided students with the resources and experiences they need to have a joyful and successful school year, including a team to belong to, coach-mentors who cheer them on, safe outdoor spaces to play soccer, outlets for creative expression, and opportunities to make a difference in their communities.

Your support helps us check every box. Together, we can make this school year the best yet for our Poet-Athletes: https://www.americascoresbayarea.org/donate

We’re so excited to announce that we’re featured in Target Circle! Vote for us in the Target app to direct Target funds ...
08/14/2026

We’re so excited to announce that we’re featured in Target Circle! Vote for us in the Target app to direct Target funds that support our work. Here’s how:

Step 1: Choose “My Target” in the Target app, or visit https://www.target.com/circle/community-voting in your browser.
Step 2: Tap ‘Cast votes’
Step 3: Find us & vote

Meet Fabiola Gomez, America SCORES Bay Area's External Relations Lead! Fabiola joined SCORES in early 2026 after working...
08/12/2026

Meet Fabiola Gomez, America SCORES Bay Area's External Relations Lead! Fabiola joined SCORES in early 2026 after working as a Community and Marketing Coordinator at Telemundo 48, where she helped launch the World Cup-focused Copita initiative, which brought her into the SCORES orbit. We talked with Fabi about where she comes from, what opened doors for her, and what she sees when she looks out at a field full of SCORES kids in our latest Five Questions With: https://www.americascoresbayarea.org/5questionswith-blog/2026/7/27/fabiola-gomez

Spotlighting poems from our San Rafael Poet-Athletes as we celebrate final and champion the voices of the next generati...
07/19/2026

Spotlighting poems from our San Rafael Poet-Athletes as we celebrate final and champion the voices of the next generation of World Cup champions ⚽ ✨

On June 22, a group of Poet-Athletes, coaches, family members, and SCORES staff had the incredible opportunity to attend...
06/29/2026

On June 22, a group of Poet-Athletes, coaches, family members, and SCORES staff had the incredible opportunity to attend the FIFA World Cup match between Jordan and Algeria. The group consisted of students and representatives from partner organizations such as San Jose Unified School District, YMCA of Silicon Valley, CORAL of Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, and San Francisco schools Bret Harte Elementary and E.R. Taylor.

The evening was a memorable celebration of soccer, community, and partnership. All partners came together to enjoy one of the world’s most celebrated sporting events while strengthening the connections that support youth and families across the Bay. It was a night filled with energy, culture, and collaboration! Thank you to the Bay Area Host Committee for making it all possible.

What a moment! San Rafael Poet-Athletes were featured on the FIFA World Cup TikTok after walking out with the players be...
06/28/2026

What a moment! San Rafael Poet-Athletes were featured on the FIFA World Cup TikTok after walking out with the players before the Paraguay vs. Australia match as part of the Quaker Player Es**rt Program.

Thank you to Quaker and Common Goal for making this incredible opportunity possible! ⚽

06/26/2026

Poet-Athlete Giselle dreams of becoming a professional soccer player, and tonight she'll have the chance to step onto the global stage alongside some of the sport's biggest stars.

Through the Quaker Player Es**rt Program hosted in partnership by Quaker and Common Goal, Giselle and a group of San Rafael Poet-Athletes will walk onto the field with Australia's national team ahead of their FIFA World Cup match against Paraguay.

"My kid walking on that field is going to be the best experience ever," says her dad, Oscar.

We're so grateful for opportunities like this that allow our Poet-Athletes to dream big and be part of unforgettable moments.

“The business of soccer is booming, but, after all these years, the problem is still access,” SCORES Bay Area Executive ...
06/21/2026

“The business of soccer is booming, but, after all these years, the problem is still access,” SCORES Bay Area Executive Director Colin Schmidt said in a recent San Francisco Chronicle article examining the rising costs of youth sports participation.

According to the Aspen Institute's Project Play, the cost of youth sports has increased 46% between 2019 - 2026. In the Bay Area, families can spend upwards of $10,000–$15,000 annually when club fees, tournament costs, travel, and other expenses are factored in. This pay-to-play system puts participation out of reach for many children in underserved communities.

At SCORES, we remain committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to experience the joy of the beautiful game, especially at a time when barriers to participation are higher than ever. Read the full article to learn more: https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/annkillion/article/youth-sports-costs-crisis-22281641.php?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=copy-url-link&utm_campaign=article-share&hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2ZjaHJvbmljbGUuY29tL3Nwb3J0cy9hbm5raWxsaW9uL2FydGljbGUveW91dGgtc3BvcnRzLWNvc3RzLWNyaXNpcy0yMjI4MTY0MS5waHA%3D&time=MTc4MjA4MTQ0NjI2NA%3D%3D&rid=NWUyZWRjZWQtOWEwNC00OWEzLTkyMTktYTVhOGVmMDE0OTZh&sharecount=MQ%3D%3D

06/17/2026

The FIFA World Cup has come to the Bay, and several of our Poet-Athletes are joining in the excitement and experiencing it firsthand!

Through the Quaker Player Es**rt Program, 27 students from Oakland, Watsonville, and San Rafael have the opportunity to walk onto the field before FIFA World Cup matches.

More than 1,400 youth across all 11 FIFA World Cup™ United States host cities have been selected to participate in the program through a partnership between Quaker, the Official Breakfast of FIFA World Cup 26™, and Common Goal, a collective of soccer-based community organizations.

"From receiving their uniforms and entering the stadium to waiting in the player walkout room, every moment felt bigger than life," says Kevin Calderon, SCORES Oakland Program Director who accompanied Poet-Athletes to the match between Qatar and Switzerland on June 13.

Poet-Athletes from Watsonville are taking the field tonight for the Austria vs. Jordan match, and students from San Rafael will have their turn at the June 25 match between Paraguay and Australia. Stay tuned for more highlights and to learn more about the Poet-Athletes selected for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

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