Breaking Barriers, Creating
Opportunities Through Sports
Join us to be part of a movement that empowers
underserved communities through sports!
Goals Galore
Empowering Youth Through Sports
We are a nonprofit organization, fiscally sponsored by Meirs (Maine Immigrants and Refugee Services), committed to creating inclusive sports opportunities for youth and young adults, with a special focus on empowering immigrant and BIPOC communities. Through our tournaments, leagues, and community programs, we aim to break down barriers, celebrate diversity, and foster talent. Join us as we work to inspire and uplift individuals through sports, helping them grow, connect, and thrive
Our Programs
Building Stronger Communities Through Sport
Explore our community-driven programs that empower youth through sports, education, and mentorship,
inspiring confidence, inclusion, and lasting growth.
Community Competition Tournaments
Indoor and outdoor soccer tournaments uniting 12+ teams from across Maine — Portland, Lewiston, Westbrook, and Brunswick — celebrating diversity through high-level competition.
Athletic Development Sports Clinics
In collaboration with UnitedYES and MEIRS, our clinics serve Under-12 and Under-15 age groups across soccer and basketball, building technique, fitness, agility, and mental resilience.
Academic Support Homework Help
In partnership with UnitedYES, we create supportive after-school spaces where volunteers provide academic assistance, mentorship, and a welcoming environment for youth to learn and relax.
Holistic Wellness Mental Health
Partnering with Generational Noor to address mental health and substance use disorder awareness. We break stigmas, provide resources, and equip youth with tools to thrive.
Impact Archive
Tournament History
Relive the unforgettable moments, remarkable achievements, and milestones that have shaped our football tournaments
through the years. Every match tells a story of passion, teamwork, and community spirit.
2023
Inaugural Outdoor
Our very first event exceeded expectations by bringing together 12 teams from across Maine — showcasing inclusiveness and unity. The winning teams received trophies and commemorative t-shirts, with awards for MVP, Top Scorer, and Best Goalie.
12 TEAMS
Portland, Lewiston, Westbrook, Brunswick
- Saint Joseph's College
- August 5, 2023
2023
First Indoor
In collaboration with SLRO and UnitedYES, we utilized two fields for simultaneous games. To honor lives lost in the Lewiston tragedy, the winning teams wore commemorative ‘Lewiston Strong’ t-shirts.
12 TEAMS
8 adult + 4 U19 teams
- XL Sports World, Saco
- December 29, 2023
2024
Outdoor Championship
Thanks to partnerships with SLRO, UnitedYES, and the Lewiston Recreation Department, we hosted this vibrant event with six individual awards across both divisions. The community turnout was outstanding.
12 TEAMS
Under 19 & Adult divisions
- Lewiston High School
- Summer 2024
Engagement Coordinator
From Refugee Camps To Community Leaders
Three founders united by shared journeys — from refugee camps in Kenya to building a movement in Maine.
Their personal stories of resilience fuel everything Goals Galore stands for.
Mohamed Hasan Co-founder
Born in Kenya and raised in a refugee camp for five years before settling in Lewiston, Maine. Mohamed discovered soccer in kindergarten and it became a universal language that created friendships and fostered unity across his community.
Abdiweli Abdow Co-founder
Grew up in Dagahaley refugee camp before arriving in America at age eleven. Soccer became his refuge — a universal language that helped him make friends, find joy, and build resilience in a new country.
Hussein Hassan Co-founder
Born in Dagahaley refugee camp in Kenya, Hussein’s journey to Lewiston was pivotal. He found solace and purpose in soccer, which became a tool for building lasting relationships within his community.
Working Together
Our Partners & Sponsors
Building stronger communities through trusted partnerships. Together, we invest in youth, promote inclusion,
and create opportunities that make a lasting difference.
The Catalyst Portal
Invest In Momentum
Your investment fuels tournaments, clinics, mentorship hours, and holistic youth development
across Maine’s underserved communities.
Champion
Provides equipment for one young athleteCatalyst
Funds a full sports clinic sessionVisionary
Sponsors a tournament divisionFiscally sponsored by MEIRS — all donations are tax-deductible
Together We Grow
Reach Out to Us at Goals Galore!
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re interested in joining a program, exploring volunteer opportunities, or discussing potential collaborations, we’re here to connect. Reach out to us anytime!
- Email Us: join@goalgalore.org