Summer of Soccer
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A new multi-city initiative is turning the excitement of the 2026 International Soccer Championship into local community pride. Summer of Soccer, powered by Agents of Discovery, is transforming parks and public spaces into interactive soccer-themed learning environments through augmented reality, digital Missions, AI-powered avatars and friendly city-to-city competition.
The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks are joining the campaign as Team LA, giving local families and community members the chance to explore participating parks, complete soccer-themed Challenges, and earn points for their team.
June 1 to July 19, 2026, the Summer of Soccer Campaign invites players of all ages to explore participating locations, complete soccer-themed Challenges, and earn points for their team. The campaign is designed to expand access to active play, activate parks as community hubs, and bring the energy and fun of the global soccer stage into local neighborhoods.
Through the free Agents of Discovery app, players can find a “Summer of Soccer” Mission, join Team LA, and start completing interactive Challenges. These Challenges are designed to teach players about soccer fundamentals, soccer history, city pride, and international championship trivia while encouraging families and community members to get outside, interact and explore.
Jimmy Kim, General Manager at City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, says “We love that it’s completely free for kids to play, and much like all of our brother and sister parks departments that are included in this campaign, we’re all about inclusion and equity. And so, being that it’s fair, completely free, it removes barriers for kids to participate. Soccer is an integral part of our culture in LA as well as our park programs. And so, it’s just an amazing way to celebrate the love of the game and, at the same time, root for your favorite team! So I, for one, can’t wait to see our parks buzzing with kids getting excited about soccer through the summer Missions, and I am super looking forward to this friendly national competition!”
Summer of Soccer is built around friendly competition. Cities will rally players to complete Challenges and showcase how parks can bring communities together beyond the pitch. Participation and Challenge completions will be tracked throughout the campaign, giving teams the chance to earn bragging rights through creativity, reach, and community engagement.
Players can join Summer of Soccer by downloading the free Agents of Discovery app from the app stores or the web.
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