Global FC is a Kansas City, Missouri nonprofit that uses soccer as the centerpiece of year-round support for refugee and immigrant youth and their families. The organization pairs athletic opportunity with mentoring, education forums, special events, and advocacy so young people can grow on the field and in school and community life.
Soccer programming focuses on quality training and competition while opening access to strong facilities, league play, and tournaments across the city. That athletic pathway sits inside a wider program model: micro-community mentorship around teams, workshops and learning opportunities, volunteer engagement, and partnerships that help families navigate daily life. Global FC also works with supporters through donor pathways such as player sponsorship and the 30 For the Goal initiative.
Global FC builds a micro-community around each young person inside the larger Global FC family, with team mentors reinforcing relationships alongside coaching. The Portrait of a GFC Member frames growth in three layers: Hope in Play, Hope in Self, and Hope in Future, with weekly themes woven through programming and interactions. The mission is to bridge cultures into just communities where participants are known, loved, and supported to pursue their purpose and potential.
Global FC is one of the largest and most comprehensive Kansas City nonprofits focused on refugee and immigrant youth, with participants from more than thirty nations and deep diversity across the metro. Over time the organization reports hundreds of youth and families engaged, thousands of mentoring and programming hours, broad volunteer involvement, citywide partnerships, and recognition for its work locally and internationally. Soccer is used to strengthen confidence, offer emotional healing after displacement, and give a constructive outlet while families connect across backgrounds.
Partnerships include Kansas City Current and Capelli Sport, alongside other collaborators that support gear, events, and awareness. Social updates for the community run under the Hope in Play name on Facebook and on X @hopeinplay. Merchandise sold through the Global FC store directs proceeds toward mission work.
The mailing and office address is 520 Garfield Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64124. General questions go to info@branch-global.com or 816-456-1528. Coaching and volunteer interest can start with the same email or by following the volunteer pathway at globalfutbol.org/volunteer.
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What ages and program levels does Global FC offer?Global FC centers on refugee and immigrant youth in Kansas City with year-round soccer tied to mentoring, education, and family support. Specific team ages, roster openings, and competitive tracks shift by season, so families should call 816-456-1528 or email info@branch-global.com for current placement and eligibility.
Where does Global FC train or play?The mailing and office address is 520 Garfield Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64124. Soccer programming is built around access to facilities, leagues, and tournaments across the Kansas City area; practice and game sites vary by team and cycle, so confirm locations and schedules directly with the club.
When are tryouts or registration?Year-round engagement means join windows and evaluation timing shift by season rather than following one fixed tryout poster. For how a young player joins a team, current season timing, and any evaluation steps, contact Global FC at 816-456-1528 or info@branch-global.com.
What is Global FC’s mission and approach?The mission is to bridge diverse cultures into just communities where young people are fully known and loved while pursuing their purpose and potential. Soccer strengthens bodies and confidence; micro-community mentors and workshops support academics, behavior, leadership, and belonging. The Portrait of a GFC Member organizes youth development around Hope in Play, Hope in Self, and Hope in Future as guideposts for weekly work with youth.
How can families contact Global FC, volunteer, or follow updates?Call 816-456-1528, email info@branch-global.com, or write to 520 Garfield Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64124. Coaching and volunteer interest can start with the same email or the volunteer pathway at globalfutbol.org/volunteer. Follow Hope in Play on Facebook or @hopeinplay on X for news and stories.
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