Soccer that
changes lives.
A South Florida nonprofit launching to give young players coaching, mentorship, and scholarships. Founded by Liverpool FC and Chile international Mark González.
Sport is more than competition. It builds health, discipline, and a way home. The Foundation is for the kids who deserve all three.
“Soccer can be a path through — not just for the kid with everything, but for the kid the system overlooks. We’re building that path here.”
A path through the game.
The Legend Star Foundation is launching in 2026 to put soccer to work in young South Florida lives. We’re building toward coaching for youth regardless of family background, free community clinics in partnership with local organizations, and scholarships for players whose talent outpaces what their families can cover on their own.
The mission is simple. Soccer as a path through — for the kids who deserve it.
Read the full mission →
Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
As the Foundation launches, our work aspires to contribute to four of the seventeen UN SDGs. Progress measured, not claimed.
GOOD HEALTH
AND WELL-BEING
Good Health & Well-Being
Physical health, mental well-being, and holistic development through sport.
QUALITY
EDUCATION
Quality Education
Scholarships, tutoring, and pathways to higher education for young athletes.
REDUCED
INEQUALITIES
Reduced Inequalities
Development opportunity for talented youth regardless of family income.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES
AND COMMUNITIES
Sustainable Cities
Inclusive, resilient South Florida communities built through the game.
Choose your impact.
Pick a tier and back the launch directly — no second page required.
Cleats for a player
A pair of cleats puts a youth player on the pitch when programs launch.
A weekend clinic spot
Sponsors a place in the planned community clinic series.
A tournament team
Underwrites a future tournament team entry — kit, travel, fees.
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One founder. One mission.
Mark González played at football’s highest levels — Liverpool FC, Real Betis, CSKA Moscow. 56 caps for Chile. Copa América 2016 winner. He came home to South Florida with the conviction that the game itself can change a community. The Legend Star Foundation is what he’s building next.
Read the full story →Private Meet & Greet with
Mark González.
AC Hotel Miami Brickell · 6:00 PM. An evening with Mark and the Foundation team. Networking, refreshments, and an introduction to the mission. By invitation only.
How every dollar moves.
Three promises we can keep starting today — not "once we're established."
Receipt within minutes
Every gift gets a PayPal email receipt the moment it lands. No waiting. No "we'll mail you a letter in six weeks."
100% to programs in 2026
Every 2026 dollar goes to cleats, clinic costs, scholarships, and tournament team entries. The founders cover operations.
Direct line to the founder
We’re small enough that every backer hears from us directly. No annual report theatre — just progress when it happens.
In conversation with several South Florida community organizations focused on youth development. Partnerships will be announced as confirmed. Explore a partnership →
Your support puts a child
in cleats this week.
Every gift powers a clinic spot, a scholarship, or a place in the next tournament. Back the Foundation.
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