Liverpool F.C. Took the pitch in Brooklyn on July 27, 2026, delivering a free football clinic for children and families battling cancer, a key stop on the club’s 2026 USA pre‑season tour.
The event, held at Socceroof Brooklyn in Sunset Park, was organized with the British Consulate General New York and local charity We Can Kick It. Kids aged six to eighteen joined LFC Foundation coaches for drills, games and a chance to meet Matt Parish, the foundation’s chief executive, who also coached on the field. The clinic formed part of a broader community programme that includes hospital visits and player meet‑and‑greets across the United States.
LFC Foundation’s work reinforces the club’s brand as a socially responsible organisation, extending its reach beyond Merseyside. By partnering with British diplomatic channels and local NGOs, the Reds demonstrate how football can be a vehicle for confidence‑building and skill development. The initiative also ties into the club’s ongoing New York programmes, which have already helped hundreds of young people gain employability skills through projects like Creative Works and Soccer Works.
While the Reds are still preparing for the 2026‑27 campaign, they finished the 2025 season in 5th place in the Premier League with 52 points, recording 15 wins, 7 draws and 10 losses, and a recent form of W‑L‑D‑L‑W. They scored 52 goals and conceded 42, sitting 18 points behind league leaders Arsenal. These figures underline a season of progress, but also highlight the need for continued momentum as the pre‑season tour builds fitness and community ties.
Beyond the clinic, LFC Foundation will keep delivering programmes across all five boroughs of New York City and northern New Jersey, focusing on mentorship, creative arts and football‑based employability training. The club’s senior squad will return to Liverpool for the start of the Premier League campaign, where fans will be watching to see if the community spirit translates into on‑field results.
Matt Parish, chief executive of LFC Foundation, led the day, emphasizing the club’s commitment to “creating opportunities through football”. Coaches from the foundation ran the sessions, while representatives from We Can Kick It shared stories of how sport helps families cope with cancer. The British Consulate General New York provided logistical support.
The clinic illustrates how Liverpool F.C. Use its global platform to make a tangible difference, turning the beautiful game into a catalyst for hope and empowerment for families facing one of life’s toughest battles.
