Each year, the Project Play Champions program recognizes local and regional organizations that are taking new and meaningful actions consistent with the Project Play framework.

This year, in partnership with Nickelodeon Our World, a global initiative to inspire youth and provide them with tools to activate their individual and collective agency, the Champions program has expanded. The recognition is now available to schools and community-based organizations that are aligned with the shared vision of a youth-centered sports ecosystem. The Project Play Champions program will provide an award of $1,000 to each selected Champion.

Arlington Soccer provides quality soccer programs and experiences for youth of all abilities, backgrounds and financial means. The Community Kickers program is a partnership between Arlington Soccer and local nonprofits True Ground Housing Partners and AHC Inc. to provide free soccer programming to families living in the organizations’ affordable housing units. In 2024, Arlington launched an expansion of Community Kickers to all children in the True Ground apartments, extending access to the weekly program to more than 3,000 families living in local affordable housing. The programs are offered during the fall and spring seasons at local parks and elementary schools.

Arlington Soccer is proud to be recognized as a 2025 Project Play Champion.