Long before the FIFA World Cup 2026 arrived in Miami, Joshua from Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary had already taken an unforgettable walk onto the field on March 11, 2026. This time, Lionel Messi stood beside him. Joshua joined Inter Miami for its final Concacaf Champions League match against Nashville SC, where he received the opportunity to walk onto the field alongside Lionel Messi. As Joshua waited for the teams to enter the stadium, excitement and nervousness filled the momen

Miami SCORES poet-athletes spent the summer walking FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami This summer, the FIFA World Cup 2026™ came to North America for the first time since 1994 — the same year SCORES was founded. Some of our poet-athletes walked onto the pitch as official World Cup escorts. Others cheered from the stands, wrote poems about it, or participated in watch parties with their teammates. However it showed up, the World Cup found its way into

For 88 Miami SCORES poet-athletes, the FIFA World Cup 2026 became more than a tournament. Through the Quaker Player Escort Program, delivered in partnership with Common Goal, the students walked onto the field alongside international soccer players before four matches in Miami. As they geared up before leaving for the stadium, their parents watched from nearby, carrying a different set of emotions. They reflected on the years of encouragement and personal sacrifices behind ea

By Keith B. Parrimore Principal Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary Miami-Dade County Public Schools When Lily Calderon watched her daughter play on the Miami SCORES soccer team at Kelsey Pharr Elementary a few years ago, she never imagined the journey she was beginning. She went from cheering her daughter from the sidelines to volunteering to help them practice, finally becoming their amazing coach and role model, inspiring young female athletes through her passion for the game. Th

Youth from Title I Miami-Dade County Public Schools will walk onto the world's largest soccer stage alongside professional players, supported by Quaker and Common Goal. Miami SCORES, Powered by Concacaf, announced on May 12, 2026, that a group of its poet-athletes has been selected to serve as player escorts at the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Quaker partnered with Common Goal, a collective of soccer-based community organizations, to identify over 1,400 youth across all 11 FIFA Worl

Following an incredible inaugural year, we are excited to look back on another amazing six months of our 2025 Fall & Winter seasons as Miami SCORES kicked off its 2nd year.

Partnership marks first Title Sponsorship of the local Miami SCORES Cup, part of the world’s largest annual corporate charity soccer tournament series, the SCORES Cup Miami SCORES, Powered by Concacaf, is proud to announce that Raymond James has joined the 2026 Miami SCORES Cup as the Title Sponsor, marking an exciting moment for both organizations to celebrate using soccer and literacy to create a lasting impact in the South Florida community in 2026. Raymond James’ Title s

We're thrilled to announce our new partnership with Telemundo Station Group! Together, we're launching Atletas Poetas (Poet-Athletes) — a national youth poetry celebration inviting SCORES students to write and perform original poems in Spanish or bilingual (Spanish-English) inspired by soccer, unity, and community. The initiative runs March 16 through April 30 across seven cities: Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, Boston, Washington D.C., Miami, and the San Francisco Bay

Teresa Serna first joined SCORES as a Poet-Athlete and today serves as a mental and behavioral health provider. She shares how consistent mentorship, inclusive programming, and exposure to new opportunities transformed her life and why she wants to inspire the next generation of SCORES Poet-Athletes. When Teresa Serna thinks about her childhood in Milwaukee, SCORES stands out. Her memories are defined by Friday afternoons buzzing with anticipation, parents cheering from the s

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup Draw, FOX Sports broadcaster and U.S. soccer legend Alexi Lalas returned to Marie Reed Elementary , where he and his mother, Anne Harding Woodworth, helped launch the Poet-Athlete Movement that now serves 15,000 kids across 13 cities in the U.S. and Canada, including eight World Cup host cities. From the FOX Sports desk after the World Cup draw, Rob Stone, Stu Holden, Thierry Henry and Alexi Lalas shout out SCORES. Poet-athletes filled the gymnasi

There's something about SCORES Cup that feels different. Maybe it's the mix of competition and community, or the fact that every game means more than just the scoreboard. Maybe it's seeing coworkers become teammates, or watching companies that usually compete in the boardroom go head-to-head on the pitch instead. Whatever it is, year two had it in full force. The fields were busier, the energy was louder, and the whole day just felt special. Hard to believe this was only the

From creative verses to game-winning goals & purposeful service, we're excited to celebrate the moments that made Miami SCORES shine both...

What an inaugural year! From poetry slams to soccer showdowns, Miami SCORES made its mark in its first year across its partner Miami-Dade-County Public Schools. Our poet-athletes took center stage — with them exemplifying Teamwork Leadership & Commitment weekly! Here’s a recap: Feb. 2nd: Life Time Miami Marathon & Half 2025 Miami Marathon: A Milestone in Our First Year Feb. 2nd, 2025: Miami SCORES was honored to be represented at the Life Time Miami Marathon & Half—an

What an exciting time it has been for Miami SCORES in its first six months! Having launched in June 2024, the organization is now closing...

Miami SCORES had its first ever Miami SCORES Cup— and it was a success! On Saturday, November 9, 2024, the inaugural Miami SCORES Cup took over Tropical Park, bringing together 24 corporate teams from some of Miami's top companies for an exciting day of soccer, philanthropy, and community building. The SCORES Cup is the world’s largest annual corporate charity soccer tournament series, taking place in 16 cities across North America in 2024, with Miami hosting the final Cup of

Miami SCORES Powered by Concacaf, opened their doors in June 2024, making it the 13th SCORES affiliate! America SCORES, Concacaf, and the...

America SCORES is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rob Uvanovic, "Coach Rob", as the Founding Executive Director of Miami SCORES...