The recovery efforts from hurricanes Katrina and Rita have only just begun. Our fellow soccer playing friends and their neighbors along the Gulf Coast have many hard days, weeks, and months ahead before their lives return to any semblance of normalcy. For some, that will never be the case. Our hearts go out to everyone who has been affected by this terrible disaster.

Right now, the greatest need is for direct relief efforts. Eventually, after the primary requirements for food, shelter and clothing are met our fellow soccer players and their families will want to resume playing the beautiful game. Along with our partners in the soccer community we are offering a t-shirt and other products from which 100% of the proceeds will go to a fund already started by the U.S. Soccer Foundation to meet the immediate and future playing needs of Gulf Coast soccer communities.

The support of the community, including the soccer community, is paramount in these difficult times. All of our partners listed at soccerunitedrecoveryfund.org are underwriting 100% of the cost of this fund raising effort. Every dollar you spend on this merchandise will go directly to the Soccer United Recovery Fund hosted by the U.S. Soccer Foundation. Every product you proudly display will demonstrate the soccer community's dedication to helping those in need.