Partnership brings soccer and Movember’s Game Changers mental health programming to hundreds of youths in greater Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, May 22, 2026 – Movember and For Soccer today announced a youth-focused community event designed to combine soccer participation with meaningful mental health learnings from Movember’s Game Changers program. The event will take place Saturday, June 27th from 9am-12pm at Bell Gardens Sports Center for young people, ages 10-16.
Alongside hundreds of local L.A. youth, the event will be attended by former professional players, coaches, mentors, and community leaders to create an engaging environment where young athletes can develop both on and off the field. Through soccer drills and interactive programming from Movember’s Game Changers, participants will learn how to improve emotional awareness and regulation, stress management, and overall mental wellbeing while connecting with peers through sport.
“We’re proud that Movember’s Game Changers program for youth mental health provides young people in underserved communities across the country access to sport as a pathway to better mental health,” said Tim Gnaneswaran, U.S. Country Director at Movember. “As we all welcome the global game of soccer to the U.S. this summer, Movember is excited to partner with For Soccer to organize our own local celebration in L.A. where young people can build both their confidence on the pitch and mental health skills that will serve them for life.”
“At For Soccer, we believe the game has the power to create connection, confidence, and real impact far beyond the field,” said Heath Pearce, President of For Soccer. “Partnering with Movember on Game Changers gives us the opportunity to create spaces where young athletes can grow not only as players, but as people. We’re proud to help foster conversations around mental health in an authentic and accessible way through soccer.”
The partnership reflects a shared commitment from For Soccer and Movember to use the power of sport to create positive community impact and help normalize conversations around mental health among young athletes and their families.
Event Information:
Movember Game Changers Mental Health Sports Day
Saturday, June 27, 2026
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
John Anson Ford Park Sports Center – Bell Gardens, CA
Young people, ages 10-16 years old
About For Soccer
For Soccer is the preeminent soccer marketing, media, and experiences company in North America, formed through the merger of For Soccer Ventures and Gilt Edge Soccer Marketing in 2023. The company’s specialized services include strategic consultancy, experiential marketing, multicultural marketing, creative and content production, and media distribution. For Soccer’s owned-and-operated property portfolio includes participatory events, podcasts, OTT programming, and grassroots playing programs such as Alianza, the leading national soccer platform for Hispanic communities. For more information, visit forsoccer.com.
About Movember
Over twenty years ago, a bristly idea was born in Australia, igniting a movement that would transcend borders and change the face of men’s health forever. The movement, known as Movember, united people from all walks of life – sparking billions of important conversations, raising vital funds, and shattering the silence surrounding men’s health issues. Since 2003, the trailblazing mustachioed charity has shaken up men’s health research and transformed the way that health services reach and support men, taking on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention, with unwavering determination.
Our passionate community of global Mo’s have raised over $1 billion for men’s health, funding more than 1,300 projects worldwide. This includes some of the largest global prostate cancer registries, driven by the real-life experiences of hundreds of thousands of men. Since expanding into mental health and suicide prevention in 2006, Movember has highlighted the need for stronger social connections, early recognition of mental health issues, and better support for men in distress. Our goal is to ensure that more men know what to do when mental health issues appear and that their supporters are better prepared to step in when needed.
Movember is committed to driving innovative research, cutting-edge treatments, and healthy behaviors while championing inclusive, gender-responsive healthcare tailored to diverse needs. Movember’s vision is to break down health barriers, eliminate stigma, and ensure everyone has an equal chance at a long, healthy life. By advancing men’s health, we aim to create a ripple effect that positively impacts women, families, and society as a whole. To learn more, please visit Movember.com.