THE VISION

Providing Youth the Opportunity to Participate in the Game of Soccer

Our foundation is focused on two key objectives. First, we are determined to bring the game of soccer back into the local communities of Philadelphia and Jacksonville as our legacy leaders did many decades ago. Through various initiatives the foundation is committed to helping boys and girls enjoy the game of soccer while learning key life lessons. Second, we are excited to offer senior male and female high school student athletes a scholarship opportunity.

THE FOUNDING PARTNERS

Without our partners, none of this would be possible

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Events

Noel Foundation
Boys High School Cup
Friday, September 14, 2024

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Noel Foundation
Girl’s High School Cup
Monday, October 1, 2024

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Highlights from the
2024 Noel Golf Tournament

Photos from Past Events

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Scholarship Info

The Noel Soccer Foundation awards scholarships to both female and male student athletes from schools in the Philadelphia and Jacksonville communities. These scholarships are awarded based on the established criteria of the Foundation. For more information please email noelsoccerfoundation@gmail.com.

General Scholarship

CD Legacy Scholarship

The CD (Cardinal Dougherty High School) Legacy scholarship is available to senior soccer players who have a great-grandparent, grandparent or parent alumni. Scholarship deadline is OCTOBER 15, 2024.

NC Legacy scholarship

The NC (North Catholic High School) Legacy scholarship is available to senior soccer players who have a father, grandfather or great-grandfather alumni. Scholarship deadline is February 1, 2025.

2024 Recipients

Nicholas Benrahou

Nicholas Benrahou from Father Judge High School received a Noel Soccer Foundation scholarship in May 2024. Nick will attend Temple University in the fall. Wishing Nicholas all the best in his next chapter of life!
Luke Brocious

Luke Brocious, a senior at Paul VI High School was awarded a Noel Soccer Foundation Scholarship in June 2024. Luke will be attending Villanova University in the fall and will major in Biology. Congrats Luke and great job excelling both on and off the pitch. Wishing you all the best!
Olivia Crawford

We were honored to present Olivia Crawford from Abington Senior High School a scholarship. Olivia was accompanied by her grandfather during the ceremony. She will attend Gwynedd Mercy University in the fall and major in Biology with a pre-med track. Congrats Olivia!
Gabriel Ferefere

We were honored to present Gabriel Ferefere with a Noel Soccer Foundation scholarship. Gabriel will be attending Eastern College in the fall. He and his family came to the US 4 years ago and participated in a sponsored program with classes on Monday through Saturday to prepare him for high school and college. Congrats Gabriel and all the best!
Lauren Greer

We recently presented Lauren Greer a Noel Soccer Foundation scholarship. Lauren graduated from Archbishop Wood High School in Warminster, PA. She and her teammates have won the Philadelphia Catholic League Soccer Championship for the past 3 years. Lauren will attend St. Joseph's University in the Fall and Major in Physician Assistant Studies. Congrats Lauren and best of luck!
Sean Kirwin

The Noel Soccer Foundation is proud to award a scholarship to Sean Kirwin. Sean graduated from Kingsway Regional High School and will be attending Moravian University in the fall to continue his education and soccer career. He will be majoring in Health Sciences - Pre Physical Therapy. Congratulations, Sean, and best of luck in your future endeavors!
Kaylee Mahony

We were recently honored to present a scholarship to Bishop Kenny High School Senior Kaylee Mahony. Kaylee not only thrived on the pitch but also in the classroom and we are proud to have her as our newest scholarship recipient. Kaylee will be attending the University of Miami in the fall and we are excited for her as she begins this new chapter of life. Congrats Kaylee and all the best!
Amy Pham

We presented Amy Pham from George Washington Carver High School for Engineering and Science with a Noel Soccer Foundation scholarship in May of 2024. Amy will attend Temple University in the fall and will major in Nursing. Congrats Amy and all the best!
Gabriel Ridolfo

Congratulations to Gabriel Ridolfo for earning a Noel Soccer Foundation scholarship. Reilly Noel was proud to present Gabriel with his scholarship at Buena Regional High School. Gabriel will be attending Stockton University in the fall and will major in business. All the best Gabriel as you begin this new journey!
Olivia Samkavitz

We were happy to present Olivia Samkavitz from Central Bucks High School East a Noel Soccer Foundation Scholarship. Olivia will attended Florida State University in the fall as a Communication major. She will study abroad in Florence for her first year. Best wishes Olivia!
Matthew Schaefer

We were honored to attend the Lansdale Catholic High School Senior Award Night and present Matthew Schaefer a Noel Soccer Foundation scholarship. Matthew will attend the University of Georgia in the Fall and Major in Business. Congrats Matthew and all the best!
Cameron Schuler

Cameron Schuler recently graduated from Pope John Paul II and received a Noel Soccer Foundation scholarship. She will be attending Drexel University in the fall where she will play D1 soccer. Cameron and her Family were so appreciative of the scholarship and we couldn’t have asked for a better young lady to give one to. Congrats Cameron and all the best!
Laurence Sullivan

Description goes Congratulations to Laurence Sullivan, recipient of the first scholarship of 2024 from The Noel Soccer Foundation! Graduating from St. Joseph’s Prep, Laurence is set to embark on his journey at DeSales University this fall. We celebrate his outstanding achievements and wish him the very best for his upcoming endeavors. Here's to a bright future ahead!
Anna Tobler, Abigail Haines & Arianna Nelli

Jim Noel had the opportunity to present Noel Soccer Foundation Scholarships to three Washington Township High School students. Anna Tobler, who will be attending University of Kentucky, Abigail Haines, who will be attending the University of Delaware and Arianna Nelli, who will be attending Rutgers University. Congratulations ladies and all the best as you begin your next chapter of life!
Mia Wolos

We were honored to present Mia Wolos from Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls with a Noel Soccer Foundation Scholarship. Mia will be attending Villanova University with a Biology Pre- Med track. Congrats Mia and all the best!

GIVING BACK IN MULTIPLE WAYS

Community Involvement

Community involvement includes activities related with small soccer clubs who are community based affording kids an opportunity to play the game of soccer. Our community initiative reaches out to offer clinics, sponsorship and involvement in the fashion that our founding fathers did with the youth soccer community in Philadelphia.

The Noel Soccer Foundation in conjunction with Integrated Industries donated a storage container and transportation of the container to Ardsley North Hills Athletic Association. The container will allow Ardsley to store equipment to maintain the playing fields.

For more information and to learn how you can help please email us at noelsoccerfoundation@gmail.com.

Kensington Soccer Club

The Noel Soccer Foundation has collaborated with the Kensington soccer club in an effort to make a positive impact on the youth in the local community. Check out this video that shows the impact the kids are having in the community.

The Cost to Play Youth Sports

Our foundation is committed to allowing all kids the opportunity to play soccer. The cost of youth sports in our country continues to increase. Check out his NBC national news story to learn more about how expensive youth sports have become and how kids are being left behind. We are doing all we can to fight this and help those in need.

Kensington Soccer Club Against Violence

Just another reason why we partner and support a great inner city soccer club like Kensington. Helping kids get off the streets and getting them involved in their communities in a good way by playing the great game of soccer. Kensington Soccer Club and the Noel Soccer Foundation stand against violence.

Lighthouse Soccer Club

In 2022, the Foundation donated funds to help Lighthouse Soccer Club cover the cost for their jerseys and balls for the upcoming season. Obviously those are two essential pieces to having a successful soccer season and we were excited to help them out. You can tell by the smiles the impact we have had through everyone’s generosity.

Sponsorship of Local Soccer Camp

In September 2023, the Noel Soccer Foundation in collaboration with Magellan Transport Logistics had the pleasure of sponsoring 30 kids to participate in a local soccer camp. Hosted by the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars at their indoor practice facility, the camp allowed the kids to work on their soccer skills and enjoy the Jaguars football game vs. the Houston Texans the same afternoon. Their ear-to-ear smiles say it all - a great time was had! The Noel Soccer Foundation enjoyed playing a small part in their experience and looks forward to furthering our community impact into the future.

Kensington Soccer Club Donations

On behalf of the Noel Soccer Foundation, Kathi Noel proudly donated soccer balls, cleats, and game pinnies to Jim Hardy, Executive Director of Kensington Soccer Club, on Thursday, December 28th. The Noel Soccer Foundation is proud to support the Kensington Soccer Club.

Jax Beach Field Improvements

The community soccer fields in Jacksonville Beach Florida were in need of repair to allow the community youth soccer league to have fields that could be played on. In conjunction with TPC Sawgrass this joint effort allowed for the fields to be restored and are now used by various athletic programs in the community.

The Noel Soccer Foundation recently sponsored the Philadelphia Spartans College ID Camp, bringing together coaches from top colleges and over 50 talented players from various leagues—for FREE! It was a game-changer for the kids who may not had an opportunity like this.

Anthony Cancelliere, the camps director, said “The majority of these kids would never have had the opportunity to ever play in-front of any college coaches. Without the help of the Noel Soccer Foundation, this event would not have been possible. I wanted you guys to know how much you could have impacted some one’s life by giving them this opportunity to hopefully play at the next level and more importantly, continue their education. Once again, thank you for making this a success!”

The Noel Soccer Foundation is excited to announce our partnership with All Nations Soccer, furthering our commitment to giving back to our communities! For the entire 2024 Soccer Season, we proudly sponsored the All Nations Soccer High School Academy Team, providing support to over 40 players. Here's a glimpse of the ANS High School Academy team members who've been able to participate this year!

Josh Kimball, CEO of All Nations Soccer, expressed his heartfelt gratitude, stating, "Thank you for believing in and supporting these young men to have a team to belong to and grow in." It's truly an honor to collaborate with such a like-minded organization in serving the Jacksonville Community.

Foundation Supporter Shield

As a member of any team or organization, commitment, dedication and team work are keys to success. Supporters of the Noel Soccer Foundation – all of whom volunteer their time, resources and efforts – demonstrate these qualities and enable the Foundation to thrive and achieve its mission of supporting youth through the game of soccer. Each year, the Foundation recognizes an individual or individuals who go above and beyond in their service to the organization through the Foundation Supporter Shield. We thank these individuals for their tireless commitment, dedication and contributions as members of our team.

2024 Recipients

Vince Marino

Vince Marino has been an unwavering pillar of support for our Foundation, stepping into a crucial role following the untimely passing of his brother, Anthony, who was one of our earliest and most passionate supporters. Vince's dedication has been instrumental in numerous initiatives, notably the Lighthouse field project, which has significantly impacted children's lives. The Marino family’s ongoing commitment has been invaluable, and we remain deeply grateful for their enduring support and generosity.

Patty Piatak

From the very beginning, Patty Piatak has been a steadfast ally of our Foundation, passionately dedicated to enhancing the lives of children. Her unwavering support has been vital to our mission, and her recent role as co-owner of Carlisle United Football Club has only strengthened her contributions. Patty's sponsorship of our annual golf outing exemplifies her exceptional dedication and leadership. She is not only an exemplary businesswoman but also a remarkable person whose generosity and commitment inspire us all. We are profoundly honored by the support from Patty, her family, and her businesses.

2023 Recipient

Joe Clark

Some might say Joe’s second career is philanthropy. Not only does he volunteer on the Board of the Noel Soccer Foundation – contributing as a member of the Golf Committee and through various other fundraising initiatives – but he and his wife, Lynn, have started a foundation to support Alzheimer’s, education and veterans.

2022 Recipients

Joe Gregorio
Joe Perez
Tom Piatak

Joe, Joe and Tom stepped up to support the mission of the Noel Soccer Foundation as Founding Partners. Without their generous backing and continued support, the Foundation would not exist nor have achieved the impact we are proud of today.

2021 Recipient

Carl Rodriguez

Carl, a current Board Member of the Noel Soccer Foundation, has contributed his time to ensure the success of the Foundation’s annual golf outing. His passion has enabled the Foundation to fundraise significant charitable dollars through this event.

Highlights from the
2023 Noel Foundation
Girls Cup

FAMILY HISTORY

Our family has been giving back to the sport of soccer since 1938.

Click the Soccer Ball for the Full Family History

The Noel Soccer Foundation is a testament to the desire, drive, dedication and commitment of the below three Noel men:

PETER NOEL

(1909-2001) One of three men in the Philadelphia area who started youth soccer in 1938. Active in the United German Hungarian Club (UGH) from early 1930’s until his death. Awarded UGH lifetime achievement award in 1999

MATHIAS NOEL

(1928 – 2019) North Catholic four year varsity player, selected for USA Olympic Soccer Team try-out, inducted into the North Catholic and Eastern Pennsylvania Soccer Hall of Fame. Along with his brother Mike started the soccer program at Summerdale Boys Club and coached high school soccer at LaSalle.

MICHAEL J NOEL

(1929 – 2022) North Catholic four year jv & varsity player, soccer coach Phoenix Soccer Club, along with Mathias began soccer program at Summerdale Boys Club in 1962.

Highlights from the
2023 Noel Foundation
Boys High School Cup

The 2023 Boys Noel Soccer Foundation Cup featured an exciting match-up between Father Judge High School and Archbishop Wood High School. Archbishop Wood jumped out to an early lead, but Father Judge stayed tough and emerged victorious with a score of 3-1. The Noel Soccer Foundation thanks game sponsor Magellan Transport Logistics for its continued support of our foundation and these young athletes.

HEAR WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

Testimonials

"I would like to thank you again for choosing me as one of the recipients this year. I want you to know that my family and I are extremely grateful and appreciative of the award. By awarding me this scholarship, you have lightened the financial burden that comes with being a college student for me and parents. I am inspired and moved by the foundation’s generosity and willingness to give back to the community. Thank you again for selecting me as a recipient this year."
— RYAN COLFER
Father Judge High School,
2020 Scholarship Recipient
“You have no idea how much this money helps our club and our kids! Without your donation, none of this would be possible. I can tell you this, my goal has always been to get our club invited to the National Pro league. It consists of the top 48 teams per age group in the country. They pick three locations in the US and you choose two of the locations to compete at. So, as a coach, you made my dreams come true. With this accomplishment, we achieved every realistic goal we have ever set for ourselves in youth soccer. Imagine what you did for these kids. To do this at a small club can never be done again. It's almost a miracle. No lights, no turf, no paid coaches, no tryouts and no second team in each age group. You created a lifetime of memories to say the least.”
— ANTHONY CANCELLIERE
Danubia Soccer Club
“We're truly grateful to the Noel Soccer Foundation for rewarding us with a $10,000 grant to help cover our youth travel registrations and ref fees for the fall, winter, and spring.They are a dedicated family foundation working with grassroots community programs to make soccer more accessible and we're honored to have received this grant, which will provide youth in Kensington with more opportunities to develop their game through competitive league play around the city of Philadelphia and its surrounding areas.”
— JIM HARDY
Executive Director and Founder of Kensington Soccer Club
"Soccer has always been a passion of mine since I was a child. Having played my entire life and sacrificed a lot for the sport, this award is truly meaningful to me. I am beyond grateful for being chosen for this award and I would like to thank Mr. Noel and the rest of the team for providing my family and I an incredible blessing. I'll be studying electrical engineering at the University of Florida, and this award will help me pay for my university expenses and hopefully study abroad for a semester!"
— DAVID CASTILLO
Bishop Kenny High School,
2022 Scholarship Recipient
"I was still relatively new to the sport of soccer when I was at Bartram Trail High School but I still remember how welcoming everyone was, including coach Val Noel. This scholarship has allowed me the opportunity to grow at the University of Central Florida and to continue pursuing my goal of becoming a dentist in the military."
— ANTHONY KERR
Bartram Trail High School,
2015 Scholarship Recipient
"Because of the Noel brothers and men like Billy Wilkerson I’ve been able to impart my love of soccer to my son Michael who went on to become a HS All-American and a div 1 player at Dartmouth. I’ve served 5 years as president of our local soccer club (3-4000 members) and 7 years as the chief physician for the Southern Region ODP program. All of this tracks back to the Noel brothers and Summerdale BC. I will be eternally grateful and indebted for the opportunities afforded me."
— DR. WILLIAM CONWAY
"I have been around a long time. What this foundation does for the soccer communities from youth through high school is just incredible. It's all about the kids.
Archbishop Wood Coach Huey Kelly and I appreciate them for buying both teams long tees for their warm ups. Also, each player received a beautiful water bottle. On top of that, they selected a game where teams play for the Noel Soccer Foundation Cup. The Wood/Judge families cannot thank the foundation enough for their continued giving."
— STEVE “THE LEGEND” MCGARRY JR.