Soccer for All: Henkel, U.S. Soccer, and AYSO Team Up for Community Clinics

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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / October 9, 2025 / One initiative connected to Henkel's partnership with U.S. Soccer is hosting American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) clinics to help bring soccer to communities where long-term youth sports programming is limited. Henkel's ongoing investment in AYSO supports their mission and vision to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs that enrich children's lives. Read on for more details. Henkel teamed up with U.S. Soccer and the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) to host free youth soccer clinics near Henkel offices in Bridgewater, NJ and Stamford, CT. Through the dedication of AYSO coaches and Henkel volunteers, these events were much more than an afternoon of drills and games - they were celebrations of community, inclusion, and opportunity. AYSO clinics are part of a growing initiative to expand access to soccer in communities where long-term youth sports programming is limited. Henkel believes in the power of youth sports to provide well-rounded benefits in physical health, academic performance, and important social skills like teamwork and confidence. By breaking down barriers to participation such as cost, equipment, and transportation, Henkel, U.S. Soccer, and AYSO aim to ensure that every child has the chance to play, grow, and thrive through sport. Gearing Up for Success The clinics welcomed nearly 100 young athletes into vibrant hubs of energy, teamwork, and support. Following the clinics, AYSO provides opportunities for participants to continue engaging with soccer, ensuring that a spark has the ability to turn into a long-term love of the game. Community Impact Matters In addition to these sponsored clinics, Henkel's multi-year partnership with U.S. Soccer and ongoing investment in AYSO supports their mission and vision to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs that enrich children's lives. In addition to traditional on-field programming, AYSO provides online education, community outreach, tournaments, special events, management training, and more across the country. The lifelong connections to soccer that are foundational to AYSO and these clinics foster unity, pride, and engagement not only for participants and their families but for the Henkel employees who are able to give back. With Henkel and U.S. Soccer committed to expanding these efforts, more communities will soon experience the empowerment that comes from learning a new skill, making a friend, and being part of a team. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Henkel on 3blmedia.com. Contact Info: Spokesperson: Henkel Website: https://www.3blmedia.com/profiles/henkel Email: [email protected] SOURCE: Henkel View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

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