Our Story
The Goalgetters Foundation is a grantmaking nonprofit dedicated to strengthening grassroots soccer across the Metro Atlanta region. We support community-based soccer programs, particularly those serving underserved communities, by providing funding, fostering collaboration, and offering capacity-building support. Our work is focused on building a more connected, sustainable, and well-resourced ecosystem of grassroots soccer that can drive lasting positive change throughout Atlanta.
Beyond direct program support, the Goalgetters Foundation is committed to preserving and elevating Georgia’s rich and often overlooked soccer history. We believe the story of the game matters, both where it is going and where it has been, and that honoring that history helps inspire the next generation of players, coaches, and community leaders.
The Foundation is formed in part to honor the legacy of the late Dick Cecil, a key executive of the Atlanta Chiefs, the city’s first professional sports franchise to win a championship. In the 1960s, the Chiefs’ Goalgetters booster program helped grow the sport of soccer across Georgia by building community engagement, expanding access, and cultivating long-term support for the game. That legacy is evident today in the widespread participation in soccer at all levels and the passionate support for Atlanta’s modern professional soccer landscape.
The Goalgetters Foundation exists to carry that legacy forward. We invest in people, programs, and history to ensure soccer continues to be a force for opportunity, connection, and community across Atlanta.
Our Mission
The Goalgetters Foundation’s mission is to build a robust community soccer ecosystem in Metro Atlanta that can drive lasting positive change. We plan to achieve this by supporting community-based soccer programs by:
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providing financial grants, mentoring, and capacity-building support;
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fostering collaboration among community-based programs; and
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Enabling connections between these programs and other organizations who may provide additional support.
Our Vision
Goalgetters will help soccer become a catalyst for positive change in the Atlanta area. Our vision is a thriving soccer community in Atlanta and beyond that is accessible and inclusive, linking communities and cementing Atlanta's place in the global game.