ST. LOUIS, MO – Gateway Football Group (GFG) is proud to announce a soccer equipment donation drive to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis.
As GFG works to build a fan-owned, community-driven soccer club in St. Louis, this collaboration on the very night GFG’s team name and logo are revealed reinforces our commitment to be more than just a soccer club.
The donation drive highlights the community focus and values that GFG was founded on:
- Community
- Authenticity
- Lowering the barriers to play and watch the beautiful game
“Our goal isn’t just to build a football club; it’s to build a football community,” said Stephen Bolen, Vice President of Gateway Football Group. “Partnering with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis allows us to celebrate our new visual identity by immediately giving back to the city that inspired it.”
Members are encouraged to bring new and gently used youth soccer equipment to the Club Launch event on March 13, 2026, at 6pm at the Pat Connolly Tavern, located at 6400 Oakland Avenue in the Dogtown neighborhood of St. Louis.
Members can also stay to learn about GFG’s club name and logo, buy exclusive club merch for the first time, and celebrate the birth of St. Louis’ newest fan-owed soccer club!
To become a member of St. Louis's fan-owned club, click here!
About Gateway Football Group
Gateway Football Group is a St. Louis-based nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing a fan-built, community-owned soccer club. Focused on transparency and inclusivity, GFG aims to return soccer to its roots by putting the power back in the hands of the supporters.
For more on GFG’s Seven Pillars of Purpose, click here.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis
Founded in 1967 at the site of the former Sportsman’s Park on North Grand Avenue, the Herbert Hoover location was the first Boys and Girls Club to be founded in St. Louis. For over 50 years, it’s provided vital education, development, and athletic programs to boys residing in the surrounding neighborhoods, with a focus on young people from disadvantaged economic, social and family circumstances.
Media Contact:
Tom Franklin
Director of Communications, Gateway Football Group
314-666-4059
