The non-profit organization Second Touch Soccer was started by Michael Vernau and Brian Birt in 2013. The mission was to collect and donate soccer jerseys and equipment to children across the globe to help them to experience the benefits and joy of the beautiful game of soccer.

We could all use a pick-me-up right now.

Whether it’s just connecting with someone you haven’t spoken to in a while, or helping those in need, everyone needs something during these trying times.

And while we can’t really play sports right now, we certainly have the time on our hands to organize our things and get rid of what we don’t need.

Soccer gear arrives in Gambia!

Soccer gear getting a warm welcome for its arrival in Uganda! It will soon be put to use on the pitch again!

Ensenada kids enjoyed their gear!

Uniforms from second touch soccer arrived in Kenya wire soccer academy.

These "girls cut" uniforms were donated to us by Antelope High School when they purchased a new set of team uniforms, and we've been saving them for just that special team.

Soccer gear donation to this team in Higueral Nicaragua. We were thrilled to see them all kitted out!

These kids from Burkina Faso say it best!