Thank you Lyndsay

June 11th, 2025|Comments Off on Thank you Lyndsay

Thank You, Lyndsay Boyle First and foremost, we extend our deepest thanks to Lyndsay Boyle for her incredible work and unwavering commitment to PWYS over the past year. As Program Director, Lyndsay has been

PWYS Moments that Matter Series – Part 4

December 20th, 2024|Comments Off on PWYS Moments that Matter Series – Part 4

Grayson For 20-year-old Grayson Owens, soccer has been more than a sport—it’s been a lifeline. Now a Business major at National Park College, Grayson’s journey from high school to college athlete is

PWYS Moments that Matter Series – Part 3

December 20th, 2024|Comments Off on PWYS Moments that Matter Series – Part 3

Jason Jason Rivera-Sarabia’s story is one of resilience, discipline, and the pursuit of dreams. As an 18-year-old Business major at National Park College and a first-generation college student, Jason reflects on the

PWYS Moments that Matter Series – Part 2

December 19th, 2024|Comments Off on PWYS Moments that Matter Series – Part 2

Linberth Linberth Soriano’s journey from a nervous high school sophomore to a confident college athlete is a powerful testament to the impact of Play Where You Stay. Now a 19-year-old Mechanical Engineering

PWYS’s Moments that Matter Series – Part 1

December 11th, 2024|Comments Off on PWYS’s Moments that Matter Series – Part 1

Matar Matar Sine, a former PWYS Competitive Boys Team player turned psychology major at National Park College, is the embodiment of how opportunity and support can transform lives. Reflecting

How collaboration elevates the game

August 20th, 2024|Comments Off on How collaboration elevates the game

Cemented partnership between Play Where You Stay and the Kroc Center creates opportunities for soccer development. Collaboration can create magic when two organizations share a mission but have unique strengths. That’s the case for our

Partners in play – how international and hyperlocal organizations collaborated to promote play in one Memphis neighborhood

July 5th, 2024|Comments Off on Partners in play – how international and hyperlocal organizations collaborated to promote play in one Memphis neighborhood

Nestled in the Heights community between Treadwell Elementary and Middle Schools and the surrounding neighborhood sits a large park. It boasts ample green space with designated sports fields and space for community gatherings. There was

Play Where You Stay partners with Street Soccer USA

April 15th, 2024|Comments Off on Play Where You Stay partners with Street Soccer USA

Street Soccer USA Announces Affiliate Partnership with Play Where You Stay – Memphis  To Send Spanish Professional Player and Coach, Jesús “Jesule” Barbadilla to Serve as PWYS Technical Director in Residence for 2 months Memphis,

The importance of increasing soccer access to children in the United States

January 27th, 2023|Comments Off on The importance of increasing soccer access to children in the United States

Soccer, also known as football, is the world's most popular sport and has a long history of fostering teamwork, discipline, and physical fitness. Despite its global popularity, soccer has yet to gain the same