BIRMINGHAM, AL (March 26, 2026) — U.S. Soccer, through the Soccer Forward Foundation, in partnership with Birmingham Legion FC, will host a media availability in advance of the official opening of the first-ever FIFA Arena in the country in Birmingham, AL.
This small-sided FIFA approved pitch is a symbol of Soccer Forward Foundation and FIFA’s shared commitments to expanding access to the game by creating safe, inclusive, and high-quality spaces for youth and community members to play. Delivered in partnership with local leaders and organizations and made possible in part through a land donation from KultureCity, the initiative reflects a growing investment in communities nationwide through soccer.
Chris Richards, a Birmingham native and U.S. Men’s National Team player, personally sponsored the project and will be in attendance as part of the initiative, highlighting the impact of giving back to the community where he grew up.
#USMNT defender and Birmingham Legion FC investor Chris Richards will be part of the official opening of the first FIFA Arena in the United States in his native Birmingham, Ala. next Wednesday.
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