Key Takeaways
- FC Dallas Foundation dedicated Frisco’s first outdoor futsal court, the 13th field project in its network across North Texas
- The foundation’s Field Development Program has invested over $2 million since 2011, now serving more than 5,000 children weekly
- Corporate partnerships with Amazon, La Moderna, UMB Bank, CoServ, and Gallagher funded the Frisco facility
- The mini-pitch provides year-round access to soccer and futsal programming in a region experiencing rapid youth sports growth
- Dallas, Collin, and Denton counties now host 13 FC Dallas Foundation mini-pitches and futsal courts
Building Out Regional Field Access
The FC Dallas Foundation completed its first outdoor futsal court in Frisco this week, marking a 13-year effort to expand recreational infrastructure across the Dallas metro. The facility, dedicated Monday in partnership with the city of Frisco, adds a year-round space for soccer, futsal, and community programming to the city’s existing sports ecosystem.
Frisco has emerged as a national hub for youth sports development, hosting major tournaments and serving as home to several elite training facilities. The new futsal court extends field access beyond traditional soccer complexes, creating space designed for both organized programs and informal neighborhood play.
“This futsal court represents exactly what our Field Development Program is about, creating places where kids can be active, build confidence, and connect through the game of soccer,” said Brooke Leverette, senior director of FC Dallas Foundation and community relations. “Bringing the first outdoor futsal court to Frisco is a meaningful milestone for our Foundation.”
13 Fields, 5,000 Kids, $2 Million Invested
The Frisco court joins a network of 13 mini-pitches and futsal courts built by the foundation since launching its Field Development Program in 2011. According to the organization, those projects represent more than $2 million in community investment across Dallas, Collin, and Denton counties and serve more than 5,000 children each week.
Each facility supports the foundation’s mission to promote health, wellness, education, and inclusion through soccer. The projects typically focus on areas where access to quality recreational facilities may be limited, positioning field infrastructure as a tool for community development alongside athletic programming.
The foundation structures its projects around partnerships with municipalities and corporate sponsors. The Frisco facility was funded through collaboration with Amazon, La Moderna, UMB Bank, CoServ, and Gallagher, reflecting a model the organization has used to scale its field development work across multiple counties.
Strategic Implications for Youth Access
Municipal leaders positioned the facility as part of Frisco’s broader recreation strategy. “This new outdoor futsal court is an incredible addition for Frisco and our families,” said Mayor Jeff Cheney. “Providing high-quality, accessible spaces for kids to be active and connect through sports strengthens our community.”
The court adds to Frisco’s existing inventory of youth sports infrastructure, which includes the 145-acre Toyota Stadium complex and multiple tournament-grade facilities operated by private organizations. By focusing on neighborhood-scale projects, the FC Dallas Foundation addresses a different segment of the market, one centered on daily access rather than event hosting.
The foundation’s approach reflects a growing recognition among youth sports operators that field availability remains a constraint in high-growth markets. As participation rates climb and programming expands, access to practice and training space becomes a critical variable for organizations trying to serve local populations.
Looking Ahead
The FC Dallas Foundation’s network now spans three counties and represents a 13-year commitment to building out youth sports infrastructure at the community level. With 13 fields serving 5,000 children weekly, the organization has established a repeatable model for facility development through public and private partnerships.
The Frisco futsal court signals continued investment in North Texas youth sports infrastructure, particularly in cities experiencing population growth and rising demand for organized youth programming. As the region’s youth sports economy continues to expand, field access and facility development will remain central to how organizations and municipalities plan for participation growth.
via: Local Profile
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