RAVE Programs & Initiatives
From building free play fields to distributing soccer balls and supporting youth development in play and life, RAVE Foundation’s programs and initiatives are designed to make a lasting impact in our communities.
Initiatives & Upcoming Events
26 MORE by 2026
RAVE Foundation's 26 MORE by 2026 initiative will bring 26 MORE (52 total) free play fields to life across Washington in time for FIFA World Cup 26™.
What Makes a RAVE Field Unique? RAVE fields are:
- Free and community-owned. Fields are never rentable by outside groups - and are intended to be open for unstructured play and activities as the community desires
- Anchors for communities. They are points of pride for communities - and are spaces where neighbors meet, children play, and communities thrive.
- Sized for access. Fields vary in size from large turf surface fields to mini-pitches on hard court surfaces - all are perfect for small-sided soccer or organic, pick-up, free play.
- Built in partnership. Each field is co-created with strong community input and support.
- Custom programming. RAVE Foundation partners with each community to bring fields to life through year-round programming according to what the community needs and wants.
By the end of 2025, 42 RAVE fields will be built and open for free play.
Have an idea for a future RAVE field location? Email us at [email protected]
Help us build 26 MORE by 2026.
Partners
All of our partners make our foundation’s mission possible.
RAVE Fields are Community Anchors
RAVE fields are more than just a soccer space. They are a community’s place to belong. RAVE Fields are intended for the communities they inhabit, and can never be rented by outside groups. RAVE fields can be used for soccer, and for any gatherings or events they inspire. At their core, RAVE fields are designed to invite free, unstructured play.
Larchmont Elementary, Tacoma, WA
The Larchmont mini-pitch was the second in the Tacoma community and first in partnership with OL Reign (now Seattle Reign FC.)
Funding Partners
Boze Elementary, Tacoma, WA
The Boze mini-pitch was the first in the Tacoma community and was the first to feature a partnership with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians.
Community Partners
2665 Kwina Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
Community Partners
2665 Kwina Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
Community Partners
Seahurst Elementary, 14603 14th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
The Seahurst mini-pitch was a part of a renewed playspace at Seahurst Elementary; serving approximately 400 low-income students from diverse backgrounds, with Spanish being the language most spoken within students’ homes.
Funding Partners
Sylvester Middle School, 16222 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien, WA 98166
The Slyvester Middle School mini-pitch is the first-ever fan-funded mini-pitch, led by Sounders FC Alliance Council, supporters’ groups and fans.
Funding Partners
Community Partners
NewHolly, Rockery Dr S, Seattle, WA 98118
The mini-pitches at NewHolly were the first in partnership with Seattle’s Local Organizing Committee and included art made by kids in the community that is proudly displayed next to the mini-pitches.
Opening Date: December 9, 2025
Funding Partners
Olympic View K-8, Federal Way, WA
The Olympic View min-pitch is built in Federal Way, the home of former Sounders FC First Team player and current RAVE Foundation Board of Trustees member, Lamar Neagle. The mini-pitch also features a unique partnership with US Soccer Foundation and Black Players for Change.
Funding Partners
Community Partners
Midway Park, Des Moines, WA
The Midway Park mini-pitch was a multi-purpose recreation space featuring soccer goals and basketball hoops in partnership with Seattle Storm.
Funding Partners
Lakeridge Playfield, 10145 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
The Lakeridge Playfield mini-pitch was a part of the renovated Lakeridge Playfield and Play Area.
Opening Date: December 9, 2025
Funding Partners
Beverly Park Elementary, 1201 S 104th St, Burien, WA 98168
The Beverly Park mini-pitch was the inaugural mini-pitch and was a part of the MLS WORKS 20 for 20 initiative.
Funding Partners
Chief Leschi Schools, 5625 52nd St E, Puyallup, WA 98371
The mini-pitch at Chief Leschi Schools was the first in partnership with Emerald Queen Casino and featured a blessing and prayer for the mini-pitch from Puyallup Tribal leaders.
Funding Partners
Community Partners
Valley View Early Learning Center, 17622 46th Ave S, SeaTac, WA 98188
The Valley View mini-pitch is the first mini-pitch designed for younger children to play on, built on a smaller scale for the early learning school. Valley View Early Learning Center serves approximately 300 children ages three to five with free, state-funded preschool within the Highline School District.
Funding Partners
Old Roxhill Elementary, 9430 30th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
The mini-pitch at the old Roxhill Elementary location was intended to serve the community surrounding Roxhill Park.
Opening Date: December 9, 2025
Valley Ridge Playfield, 4644 S 188th St, SeaTac, WA 98188
The Valley Ridge min-pitch is a part of a sports complex featuring a basketball court, tennis courts, softball fields playground and community center, all serving the SeaTac community.
Funding Partners
Yesler Terrace Park, 903 E Yesler Wy, Seattle, WA 98122
The Yesler mini-pitch is RAVE's flagship mini-pitch and was a part of the comprehensive new park project.
Opening Date: December 9, 2025
Benson Hill Elementary, 18665 116th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98058
The Benson Hill mini-pitch was the first to feature the new Sounders FC logo and the first in the partnership with Providence in the Renton community.
Opening Date: December 9, 2025
Funding Partners
Community Partners
Lakeridge Elementary, 7400 S 115th St, Seattle, WA 98178
The mini-pitch at Lakeridge Elementary featured an all-school assembly focused on managing our feelings, in partnership with Providence Swedish.
Opening Date: December 9, 2025
Funding Partners
Community Partners
Sumner
Seibenthaler Park
The first mini-pitches in Sumner in partnership with American Family Insurance.
Funding Partners
Community Partners
Highlands Park, 800 Edmonds Ave NE, Renton, WA 98056
The Highlands Park mini-pitch included a ceremony featuring students enrolled in the city of Renton’s STEM program.
Opening Date: December 9, 2025
Funding Partners
Community Partners
Tiffany Park, 1601 Lake Youngs Way SE, Renton, WA 98058
The Tiffany Park mini-pitch was a dual basketball/soccer court in partnership with Seattle Storm.
Opening Date: December 9, 2025
Funding Partners
Community Partners
MLK Jr Elementary, 2000 S 18th St, Union Gap, WA 98903
The mini-pitches in Yakima were the first in partnership with Seattle’s Local Organizing Committee in the east side of Washington.
Funding Partners
Community Partners
Barge-Lincoln Elementary, 219 E I St, Yakima, WA 98901
The mini-pitches at Barge-Lincoln were the first in the Yakima community and first on the east side of Washington.
Funding Partners
Community Partners
Moses Lake
The first mini-pitches in Grant County. One branded with the Sounders FC crest and the other branded with the Reign FC crest, first-ever.
Funding Partners
Community Partners
Moses Lake
The first mini-pitches in Grant County. One branded with the Sounders FC crest and the other branded with the Reign FC crest, first-ever.
Funding Partners
Community Partners
Kurtzman Park, 331 S Wehe Ave, Pasco, WA 99301
Kurtzman Park: In Pasco, there is a big community interest and high demand for soccer. The Latinx communities makeup nearly 55% of Franklin County’s population.
Funding Partners
Community Partners
Highland Park, 500 N Wehe, Pasco, WA 99301
Highland Park: The Highland Park mini-pitch is built near multiple Pasco School District elementary schools and is next to full size soccer fields and basketball courts.
Funding Partners
Community Partners
Balfour Park, 105 N Balfour Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
The Balfour Park mini-pitch is the first field built in the Spokane area and was built next to the newly remodeled public library.
Funding Partners
Community Partners
RAVE Field Locations
- Beverly Park - Burien
- Yesler Terrace Park - Seattle
- ValleyRidge Playfield - SeaTac
- Roxhill Elementary - West Seattle
- Valley View Early Learning Center - SeaTac
- Midway Park - Des Moines
- Seahurst Elementary - Burien
- Highlands Park - Renton
- Boze Elementary - Tacoma
- Barge-Lincoln Elementary - Yakima
- Barge-Lincoln Elementary - Yakima
- Larchmont Elementary - Tacoma
- NewHolly - Seattle
- NewHolly - Seattle
- Lakeridge Playfield - Seattle
- Tiffany Park - Renton
- Lakeridge Elementary - Renton
- Benson Hill Elementary - Renton
- Chief Leschi Schools - Puyallup
- Olympic View K-8 - Federal Way
- MLK Jr Elementary - Yakima
- MLK Jr Elementary - Yakima
- Balfour Park - Spokane Valley
- Kurtzman Park - Pasco
- Highland Park - Pasco
- Sylvester Middle School - Burien
- Dano Park - Moses Lake
- Dano Park - Moses Lake
- Seibenthaler Park - Sumner
- Seibenthaler Park - Sumner
- Illahee Middle School - Federal Way
- Sierra Heights Elementary - Renton
- Sierra Heights Elementary - Renton
- Star Lake Elementary - Federal Way
- Northshore YMCA - Bothell
- Greenacres Park - Spokane Valley
- MLK Jr Elementary - Seattle
- Lummi Nation - NW Washington
- Lummi Nation - NW Washington
- Concord International Elementary - South Park
Programs
First Kicks
A WA State Learning Standards aligned physical literacy program for 3-5 year olds that gives parents and educators the tools to help young learners move their bodies while developing their cognitive skills - using a soccer ball.
Support from Puyallup Tribe of Indians | Curriculum support provided by Valley View Early Learning Center
Goals for Art
This arts-based program fosters social-emotional wellness and belonging - and stakeholdership among community youth. Children create original artwork that is later incorporated into their community’s RAVE field, affirming their role as contributors and creators to their own community space.
PE Curriculum
A resource for elementary PE teachers, this WA state standards-aligned curriculum uses soccer and other sports to teach not just standard soccer skills, but teamwork and leadership as well.
Science of Soccer
This program connects soccer with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) learning through classroom and hands-on activities. Each participating group receives equipment and training. The curriculum, created by experts, is aligned with Washington State Learning Standards.
Presented by KPMG
Sports Media Institute
A summer internship-style program for middle school students that introduces students to sports journalism and media. Participants work alongside professional communications staff and local media to develop writing and storytelling skills. This program is available by application only. Learn more here.
Pro Sports Career Events
Students explore careers in the professional soccer industry by learning about the wide range of sports-related job opportunities from people in the field who started out just like them.
Sounders FC Job Shadow Programs
In partnership with the Emerald Queen Casino (EQC) and Puyallup Tribe of Indians, this program connects high school students from Chief Leschi Schools in Puyallup with Sounders FC departments to explore careers specifically aligned with the school's Career and Technical Education Program’s Audio/Visual Pathway for High School students.
Camps & Clinics
Free soccer training led by experienced coaches who model inclusion, teamwork, and encouragement. Sessions are hosted atRAVE Fields and nearby schools, parks and community centers.
Presented by University of Washington, Puget Sound Energy and Multicare | In Partnership with Seatown FC, Dragons FC
Community Grants
Through annual grants, RAVE Foundation funds organizations that use soccer to promote free play, support community growth, and youth development. Programs must align with RAVE’s strategic focus areas: offering financial aid to programs that promote free play, community unity, and holistic development.
- Inspire free play by removing barriers and increasing access to soccer.
- Use the inclusive nature of soccer to bind and strengthen communities.
- Uses soccer as a vehicle to inspire health, learning, and joy.
The RAVE Community Grants Program is open once per year to organizations working to use soccer to make a positive impact in their community.
One Ball Program
RAVE aims to distribute 100,000 free soccer balls to youth across Washington by 2026. Balls are given out at RAVE field openings, school events, and community programs. For every mile run by Sounders FC during the regular season, Delta Air Lines donates one ball to a child through RAVE.
Our goal is that every child within walkable distance of a RAVE field will have their own soccer ball to keep.
Presented by Delta Air Lines
First Kicks
A WA State Learning Standards aligned physical literacy program for 3-5 year olds that gives parents and educators the tools to help young learners move their bodies while developing their cognitive skills - using a soccer ball.
Support from Puyallup Tribe of Indians | Curriculum support provided by Valley View Early Learning Center
Goals for Art
This arts-based program fosters social-emotional wellness and belonging - and stakeholdership among community youth. Children create original artwork that is later incorporated into their community’s RAVE field, affirming their role as contributors and creators to their own community space.
PE Curriculum
A resource for elementary PE teachers, this WA state standards-aligned curriculum uses soccer and other sports to teach not just standard soccer skills, but teamwork and leadership as well.
Science of Soccer
This program connects soccer with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) learning through classroom and hands-on activities. Each participating group receives equipment and training. The curriculum, created by experts, is aligned with Washington State Learning Standards.
Presented by KPMG
Sports Media Institute
A summer internship-style program for middle school students that introduces students to sports journalism and media. Participants work alongside professional communications staff and local media to develop writing and storytelling skills. This program is available by application only. Learn more here.
Pro Sports Career Events
Students explore careers in the professional soccer industry by learning about the wide range of sports-related job opportunities from people in the field who started out just like them.
Sounders FC Job Shadow Programs
In partnership with the Emerald Queen Casino (EQC) and Puyallup Tribe of Indians, this program connects high school students from Chief Leschi Schools in Puyallup with Sounders FC departments to explore careers specifically aligned with the school's Career and Technical Education Program’s Audio/Visual Pathway for High School students.
Camps & Clinics
Free soccer training led by experienced coaches who model inclusion, teamwork, and encouragement. Sessions are hosted atRAVE Fields and nearby schools, parks and community centers.
Presented by University of Washington, Puget Sound Energy and Multicare | In Partnership with Seatown FC, Dragons FC
Community Grants
Through annual grants, RAVE Foundation funds organizations that use soccer to promote free play, support community growth, and youth development. Programs must align with RAVE’s strategic focus areas: offering financial aid to programs that promote free play, community unity, and holistic development.
- Inspire free play by removing barriers and increasing access to soccer.
- Use the inclusive nature of soccer to bind and strengthen communities.
- Uses soccer as a vehicle to inspire health, learning, and joy.
The RAVE Community Grants Program is open once per year to organizations working to use soccer to make a positive impact in their community.
One Ball Program
RAVE aims to distribute 100,000 free soccer balls to youth across Washington by 2026. Balls are given out at RAVE field openings, school events, and community programs. For every mile run by Sounders FC during the regular season, Delta Air Lines donates one ball to a child through RAVE.
Our goal is that every child within walkable distance of a RAVE field will have their own soccer ball to keep.
Presented by Delta Air Lines
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Whether you have ideas to share, questions about our work, or want to get involved, email [email protected] and let us know how you’d like to be part of the movement.