June 6
Uniting Neighborhoods Through Soccer
The HFA Community Cup brings together young athletes from Compton, Downey, El Monte, and Whittier for a World Cup-style tournament celebrating neighborhood pride, community connection, and the unifying power of the game.
Culture. Play. Neighborhood Pride.
Free youth soccer tournament in Downey ahead of the World Cup. Come hang, support local vendors, and cheer on our student athletes.
On June 6th, Griffiths Middle School in Downey will host the HFA Community Cup Final: a free celebration of football, community, and LA culture ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. ⚽️🌍
Hosted by Home Field Advantage, the event will bring together teams from Downey, Whittier, El Monte, and Compton, all of which qualified through local school tournaments.
Guests can expect championship matches across multiple fields, music, local vendors, community activations, and a championship celebration.
We invite partners, families, and community supporters to come in their favorite jerseys, hang out, cheer on student-athletes, and experience our neighborhoods coming together through the beautiful game.
(PLAYER REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED)
Event Details:
When: June 6th, 9 AM - 3:30 PM
Where: Griffiths Middle School, 9633 Tweedy Lane, Downey, CA 90240
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Saturday, June 6th
8:30 AM | Arrival/Check-In
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Group Play
1:00 PM | Group Play Ends
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Championship Rounds
Top teams advance to semifinals and finals, with championship celebration at the end.
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HFA will provide official PUMA game uniforms. This is a special HFA Community Cup kit for each player to wear during the event and keep as part of their experience. (Please note: player's specific t-shirt size is not guaranteed)
Players should bring and wear shin guards and appropriate footwear (cleats, turf shoes, or tennis shoes)
Parents/guardians are responsible for providing water for participants throughout the day. Complimentary drinks from Plezi will also be available throughout the event.
Thank you to:
PUMA for providing the equipment and the kits for ALL players
Mattel for gifting toy prizes for the winning team
Plezi for providing hydration for our athletes
A Community Champion Event
We’re proud to share that Home Field Advantage has been selected as one of 26 Community Champions by the Los Angeles World Cup Legacy Program.
Through the 26 Community Champions Grant Program, local nonprofits across Los Angeles are being recognized for using soccer to empower and uplift communities. Each organization receives resources and public recognition leading up to FIFA World Cup 26™.
This support is bringing the HFA Community Cup to life, offering a free, World Cup–style youth soccer tournament for players and families across our partner schools.
