Players running drills at training

A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · New Orleans

Lower the cost.
Raise the game.

Game Play Foundation removes the financial barriers that keep New Orleans kids off the soccer field — through scholarships, equipment grants, and community-funded programs alongside Game Play Academy.

500+
Youth players impacted
$0
Cost to families on scholarship
12
Community events per year
100%
Of donations to the field
Young soccer player dribbling

Our Mission

Every kid deserves a place on the field.

Club soccer shouldn't be a privilege. The Game Play Foundation focuses on three things that keep kids playing: scholarships and camps for players, training and development for coaches, and field space for the community.

  • Scholarships for kids and camps — covering fees, gear, travel, and tournament costs
  • Training coaches — raising the standard of instruction across every program
  • Developing field space — building safe, consistent places for kids to play

Sponsorship Opportunities

YOUR SUPPORT. THEIR OPPORTUNITY.

Partner with the Game Play Foundation to expand access to soccer, support young players, and connect your brand with our community.

Primary partnerships

Premier Partner

$25,000

Your logo on the front of Academy game jerseys.

Put your brand front and center while helping more young players access Academy soccer.

Jersey Partner

$15,000

Your logo on the back of Academy game jerseys.

Build visibility for your business while supporting opportunities for young players through back-of-jersey logo placement.

Official Training Partner

$7,500

Your logo on the front of Academy practice jerseys.

Give your brand a regular presence at Academy training while supporting player development.

Support our programs

Support a Player

$2,500

Fund a player’s full Academy season.

Cover the full cost of an Academy season for a player, including club fees, uniforms, travel, and tournaments. Receive an annual update on the player’s progress and the impact of your support.

Summer Camp Sponsor

$5,000

Your branded flags and banners at our summer camps.

Support access to summer soccer camps and showcase your business through branded flags and banners at our camps throughout the summer.

Community Champion

$3,000

Your branded flags and banners at community soccer events.

Support community soccer while promoting your business at our recreational programs, league games, and tournaments through branded flags and banners.

Legacy Partner

$30,000

HELP LAUNCH FREE COMMUNITY SOCCER.

Help kick-start our recreational soccer program and give children starting their soccer journey access to free programming. Your support will remove financial barriers and provide training, games, and community days.

  • Logo placement on all recreational program uniforms.
  • Facility branding placement at all recreational program events.