PLAYER AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

FC HARLEM PARTICIPATES IN MLS NEXT, WHCH IS REGARDED AS THE TOP COMPETITIVE LEAGUE FOR YOUNG MEN 13 - 19. THROUGH THE MLS NEXT PLATFORM WE PREPARE TALENTED YOUTH FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO BE READY FOR FUTURE COLLEGE OR PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

MLS NEXT

EVENTS AND ACTIVATIONS

FC Harlem hosts football activations, tournaments, and cultural events in partnership with community organizations and global brands such as Nike and Delta Air Lines. Through the power of the game, we create experiences that bring together sport, culture, and community in Harlem.

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

FC Harlem has built strategic partnerships with leading organizations across global football, sport, and culture. From a decade-long collaboration with Chelsea FC (2012–2022) to working with Major League Soccer on the Streets to Fields Gala that helped support the first-ever mini pitch built in Harlem, FC Harlem continues to use partnerships to expand access, opportunity, and visibility for youth and communities through the game.

MERCH COLLABORATIONS

FC Harlem has partnered with global brands including Nike, Umbro, and Mitchell & Ness on merch collaborations that blend football, fashion, and culture - reflecting the growing global appeal of the FC Harlem brand.

BRAND PARTNERSHIPS

FC Harlem collaborates with leading global brands and platforms that share our vision for football, culture, and community. In 2020, FC Harlem was featured in FIFA 21 by Electronic Arts, becoming one of the few grassroots football brands included in the iconic global game franchise.

MEDIA