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Atlanta announces new Visa Street Soccer Park for youth programs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 3:26 PM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Atlanta announces new Visa Street Soccer Park for youth programs

Summary

The City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation, Visa, Bank of America, and Street Soccer USA unveiled a partnership to establish a Visa Street Soccer Park in Atlanta on July 19, 2026. Mayor Andre Dickens attended the announcement at Ralph David Abernathy Plaza, emphasizing the project's aim to foster youth engagement through soccer. This initiative follows the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals, intended to create accessible spaces for recreation and community connection. Programming will be tailored to local needs, focusing on personal development and social opportunities for young people. Organizers stress the importance of building a sustainable community asset that offers long-term benefits.

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By the Numbers

•Partnership includes City of Atlanta, Visa, Bank of America, and Street Soccer USA.
•Project aims to create vibrant community spaces for youth recreation.
•Announcement event held at Ralph David Abernathy Plaza.
•Programming will focus on personal development and social connection.
•The initiative builds on the legacy of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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The City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation, Visa, Bank of America and Street Soccer USA announced a new partnership Wednesday to bring a Visa Street Soccer Park to Atlanta.
— Yahoo Sports

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