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.

The Community Cup final on June 6th brings youth, families, and participating schools together to celebrate culture, play, and neighborhood pride through soccer. Qualifying game days will be hosted for participating schools, with top teams advancing to a final tournament.

(This tournament is only open to students from participating HFA schools.
Teams are formed through school programs — there is no public registration.)

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Event Details:

  • Schools from: Compton, Downey, El Monte, and Whittier

  • Division: 4th–5th Grade

  • Where: Griffiths Middle School; 9633 Tweedy Lane, Downey, CA 90240

  • Team Size: 12 players per team (7v7)

    • Saturday, June 6th

      • 8:30 AM |  Arrival/Check-In

        • Teams arrive, check in, and get ready for competition.

      • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Group Play (3 Games Guaranteed)

        • Each team will play 3 games during pool 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.

    • 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 must bring and wear shin guards and appropriate footwear (cleats or turf 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

  • Northgate Market for presenting the Champions Stage

  • 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.