Hi, my name is Praise, and I’m a college student studying economics and a lifelong soccer player. Growing up, I played club soccer at a high level. As the cost of youth sports rose, I had to quit, despite my deep passion for the game. Thousands of young athletes face the same barriers, missing out not because of talent, but because they don’t have access to the resources they need. This is why I started Field Forward FC, an initiative focused on providing players with the gear and support they need, so cost isn’t the reason they stop playing. Today, I stay close to the game by playing semi-professional soccer and interning with the United Soccer League. At the end of the day, I’m just a soccer enthusiast who wants to make sure more kids get the chance to fall in love with the beautiful game.