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Bank of America partners with Visa, Street Soccer USA for community soccer initiative

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April 6, 2026

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Visa, Bank of America and the nonprofit Street Soccer USA announced an expansion of the Visa Street Soccer Parks initiative, pledging to establish a community soccer hub in every U.S. host city ahead of the FIFA World Cup 26, according to a press release.

The project converts underutilized urban spaces into high-grade athletic and learning centers. New locations are slated for Boston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia and Seattle/Tacoma, joining existing or developing sites in cities like New York and Atlanta.

Each park features two fields, lighting for night use and dedicated spaces for academic and workforce programming. Beyond athletics, Visa is also providing Visa & Main, a program designed to provide resources and engagement for small businesses operating near the new facilities.

"This tournament is a global moment, but its legacy is built locally," Kim Lawrence, North America regional president, Visa, said in the release.

Since the first park opened in San Francisco last year, the sites have hosted youth leagues, financial education sessions and job readiness training. Organizers say the goal is to harness World Cup momentum to create opportunities for residents.