LFC Foundation joined forces with the British Consulate General New York to host a special football clinic for children and families affected by cancer, as part of Liverpool FC’s 2026 USA pre-season tour.
Held at Socceroof Brooklyn in Sunset Park, the event was delivered with local charity We Can Kick It, which is supported by the British Consulate General New York and uses passion for soccer to inspire and empower children and families affected by cancer across the region.
Children and young people aged six to 18 took part in coaching sessions led by LFC Foundation coaches on an afternoon of football, games and activities.
LFC Foundation chief executive officer Matt Parish attended the event, spending time with the children and their families, learning more about the work of We Can Kick It and joining in with the coaching sessions on the pitch.
Speaking afterwards, he said: “Creating opportunities through football is what we do every single day at LFC Foundation, whether that’s in Liverpool or through the work we’re fortunate to deliver with communities around the world.
“It was a real privilege to spend time with the children, young people and families from We Can Kick It.
“Seeing everyone enjoying themselves, building confidence and simply having fun together is exactly what sessions like this are all about, and we’d like to thank We Can Kick It and the British Consulate General New York for helping to make this afternoon possible.”
The football clinic is one of a number of community events being delivered by LFC Foundation during the Reds’ time in the USA, including hospital visits, soccer clinics, and meet and greets with current and former players.
Beyond pre-season tour, LFC Foundation continues to deliver employability programmes for young people across all five boroughs of New York City and Northern New Jersey.
Through initiatives including Creative Works, Soccer Works and mentoring, the club’s official charity helps young people to gain the confidence, skills and experiences needed to prepare for education and employment.
Since launching its New York programmes, LFC Foundation has supported hundreds of young people across the city.
