U.S. Soccer Foundation
Christopher Hudler currently serves as the Academy Director and Director of Grassroots Player Development at Gunston Soccer Club since May 2022. In addition to this role, Christopher is a National Training Team Facilitator for the U.S. Soccer Foundation, contributing to the foundation's mission to enhance soccer, particularly in underserved areas, since May 2013. Previous experience includes serving as Senior Program Manager and Soccer Program Manager at DC SCORES from August 2015 to June 2022, where innovative programs combined soccer, poetry, and service-learning. Christopher was also an Academy Staff Coach at DC United from June 2011 to September 2016, as well as a Site Coordinator for the DC United Foundation from February 2011 to August 2015, focusing on coaching staff management and program coordination. Christopher holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Group Social Studies from Grand Valley State University, earned in 2007.
U.S. Soccer Foundation
The U.S. Soccer Foundation was established in 1994 as the major charitable arm of soccer in the United States. It is our mission to enhance, assist, and grow the sport of soccer in the United States, with a special emphasis on underserved communities. At the U.S. Soccer Foundation, we use our game as a vehicle to create positive social change in the communities where the need is greatest. We ensure that girls and boys living in underserved communities have access to evidence-based soccer programming that delivers positive health and youth development outcomes and safe places to play right in their neighborhoods. We are currently providing children in over 410 communities across the country with physical activity, nutrition education, and mentorship through our Soccer for Success program. Our Safe Places to Play program supports the development of safe places to play, grow, and learn, ensuring that children have easy and affordable access to quality soccer programs that support their physical and personal development. In 2017, we launched It’s Everyone’s Game, a campaign to inspire and empower the nation to drive the change that ensures children living in underserved communities enjoy the health and youth development outcomes of the game. In partnership with communities, municipalities, and corporate partners across the country, we aim to reach one million children annually in Soccer for Success and build 1,000 safe play spaces by 2026. Together, we can translate our love of soccer into positive change that improves lives and revitalizes communities. Join the movement at itseveryonesgame.org.