Greater Goals

A free after-school soccer and literacy program for Title I CMS elementary schools, powered by Charlotte FC.

Through Greater Goals, students:

  • Play on a team and experience the joy of belonging and teamwork.
  • Access quality soccer coaching and structured play each week.
  • Build meaningful relationships with their coach, who serves as a trusted mentor and positive role model.
  • Strengthen literacy skills through daily reading time with their coach.
  • Grow their personal library by taking home a new book every week.
  • Connect with Charlotte FC and draw inspiration from professional MLS athletes who show what’s possible on and off the field.

This fall, Greater Goals is providing programming at the following schools: