Soccer

England forward Alessia Russo hears a message from her mom, Carol, at the World Cup. 

MLS players Zac MacMath, Brad Stuver and Steve Birnbaum are celebrated for their involvement with their inclusive work community projects through the Audi Goals Drive Progress Program.

Kerolin writes a letter to her mother thanking her for her never-ending guidance, love and support: “When everything seemed lost, you showed me that it was essential to be solid and resilient.”

Dominique Wilkins explains his decision to buy a soccer team: “Soccer is a sport that everyone plays. It brings people together. And what better place to help make that happen than in Birmingham?”

Alyssa Thompson’s mom shares a message with her daughter as the USWNT forward makes her World Cup debut. 

Aitana Bonmatí in her own words: “Cuando eres una niña que crece en Cataluña, los años de Pep pertenecen a la leyenda. Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets, Messi.... Conoces al equipo, ¿no?” 

This is Aitana Bonmatí, in her own words: “I’ll be giving 200% to help the team at this World Cup.”

Marta is dedicating this World Cup to little girls everywhere: “We have come so far. And I am beyond excited to see where things go next.”

Taylor Twellman talks on how the younger generation has the ability to change the game of soccer forever.

Naomi Girma pens a letter to Katie Meyer: “There are friends, and then there are true friends. Katie Meyer was a true friend, in every sense of the word.”

Alyssa Thompson & Christen Press talk about searching for identity, self care, and paving the way for the future of women’s soccer.

People in Ireland always talk about the men’s first World Cup, in Italy in 1990. We want this to be our Italia ’90. 

The Real Salt Lake goalkeeper is using his platform to spread awareness for the Special Olympics, as well as creating a positive community to help grow the game of soccer.

Tobin Heath is determined to reimagine the way women are seen and experienced in sports through RE—INC.

İlkay Gündoğan says goodbye to Manchester City F.C.: “Today is bittersweet. Goodbyes are never easy, but it’s even harder with this team.”

Richarlison shares his story: “When we were knocked out of the World Cup by Croatia, it was hard not to let the sadness overcome me. But gradually, that feeling of love came back to my heart.”

Brad Stuver believes that good can be done with small actions.

Fabinho wrote this for Liverpool: “This season has been frustrating, but we have lived history in these last few years together. I’m so proud to be a part of this club.”

Alejandro Bedoya addresses America’s gun problem: “We need to talk about this stuff. Some things really are bigger than sports.”

Bruno Guimarães shares his story: “I really took ‘the long way’ to this moment, but I think that maybe I appreciate it more because of all the setbacks.”

For Martin Ødegaard, it’s always been Arsenal: “I’m so proud to be captain of this club and I feel like I’m going to be here a long time.”

Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir is fighting back: “This is about my rights as a worker, as a woman and as a human being.”

For Fikayo Tomori, there’s no place like AC Milan: “At a club like this you can’t do things half-hearted.”

From his personal experiences with the England National team to his hopes for the next generation, Steven Gerrard tells his story.