NEWS
For Immediate Release
ASA Media Contact:
Jorge Reyes
azsoccerassociation.org
602-433-9202 ext. 205
Lerner & Rowe Media Contact:
Jordan Moreno, Director of Charitable Giving
jordan.moreno@lernerandrowe.com
(602) 726-2126
PHOENIX, AZ (July 9. 2025 ) — The Arizona Soccer Association (ASA) is expanding its free After-School Soccer Program to reach more communities across the state, thanks to a new partnership with Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys, the program’s exclusive title partner.
Originally launched in collaboration with Excel Soccer Academy and the Osborn School District in Phoenix, the program provides free soccer sessions for elementary-aged students. The Osborn District serves nearly 3,000 students in central Phoenix and is designated as a Title 1 district, with a diverse and historically underserved population.
The After-School Soccer Program began in 2024, serving four Osborn elementary schools and reaching over 220 students in grades K–6 through two six-week sessions. Each school hosted weekly 80-minute sessions led by Excel Soccer Academy coaches, providing quality soccer instruction and physical activity in a fun, structured environment.
Thanks to Lerner & Rowe’s support, ASA will now expand the program to additional communities across Arizona, offering free, high-quality soccer programming to nearly 1,000 students. ASA-certified coaches and local community partners will continue delivering instruction in a safe, inclusive environment that promotes health, confidence, and teamwork.
“The Arizona Soccer Association is honored to partner with community leader Lerner & Rowe,” said Jonathan Berzins, CEO of ASA. “Thanks to their generous support, this program will continue to grow and positively impact elementary students throughout Arizona.”
As title partner, Lerner & Rowe will help support program operations, outreach, and awareness efforts, ensuring more Arizona kids can access the benefits of after-school soccer.
“Glen Lerner and I both grew up playing soccer, and now as parents, we’ve seen firsthand how much this sport can do for kids, both on and off the field,” said Kevin Rowe, founding partner at Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys. “That’s why we’re proud to partner with the Arizona Soccer Association to help expand this After-School Program. With this partnership, even more Arizona kids will have the opportunity to stay active, build confidence, and experience the positive impact of being part of a team.”
For more information about the ASA After-School Program and how to get involved, visit https://www.azsoccerassociation.org/.
About ASA
The Arizona Soccer Association (ASA) is the governing body for soccer in the state of Arizona. With a mission to grow the sport of soccer at all levels and foster an inclusive, positive environment for all players, coaches, and administrators, ASA is committed to the development and success of youth soccer across the state.
About Lerner and Rowe
Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys is a powerhouse law firm in representing personal injury clients. Attorneys Glen Lerner and Kevin Rowe have grown their law firm into one of the largest personal injury firms in the country, with over 50 attorneys and nearly 400 support employees located in Arizona, Indiana, Illinois, Nevada, California, Washington, Oregon, New Mexico, Alabama, and Tennessee. The law firm’s reputation for excellence can be attributed to the high levels of respect, dignity, and customer service shown to victims and family members hurt in an accident.
For those injured outside one of the previously listed states, Lerner and Rowe has an established network of attorneys across the country, ready to help. The firm takes pride in nourishing these relationships, as they know a personal injury attorney can make all the difference in obtaining fair compensation for the pain and suffering inflicted upon the victims of tortious conduct.
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