Our Mission
To make youth soccer accessible to every child in Los Angeles, regardless of family income, background, or zip code.
Nordic Soccer Alliance was founded with a simple belief: every child deserves to play.
Soccer is the world's most popular sport — and one of the most accessible. All you need is a ball and a field. But in Los Angeles, even that basic opportunity has become a privilege. Club soccer costs thousands of dollars a year. Recreational leagues charge hundreds. Equipment, travel, and tournament fees add up fast. For families in underserved communities, organized soccer is simply out of reach.
We're changing that.
Nordic Soccer Alliance is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding youth soccer access for underserved communities across Los Angeles. We provide scholarships for club soccer training, recreational league participation, and youth development — ensuring that cost is never a barrier to a child playing the beautiful game.
Full or partial scholarships are available for any family that needs assistance. Scholarship funds come entirely from donations by individuals, businesses, and community organizations. No child is ever turned away.
But access isn't just about recreational play. Talent exists in every neighborhood. Some of the most gifted young players in Los Angeles will never be seen by a competitive coach because their families can't afford the entry fee. Nordic Soccer Alliance provides scholarship stipends so talented players can access club-level training and competitive opportunities. We don't just put kids on the field — we make sure the best players get the opportunity they deserve, regardless of where they come from.
The FIFA World Cup comes to Los Angeles in June 2026. SoFi Stadium will host 8 matches, including the USA opener. Soccer is about to become the center of the world's attention — right here in our backyard. We want every child in this city to feel part of that moment. Not as spectators. As players.
Our Values
Access
Cost should never determine whether a child gets to play. We remove financial barriers through scholarships, stipends, and donated equipment.
Excellence
Affordable doesn't mean low quality. Our coaches are background-checked, CPR-certified, concussion-trained, and mandated reporter certified. Every session has a plan.
Equity
We actively work to increase girls' participation in soccer. We serve underserved neighborhoods across Los Angeles. We go where the need is greatest.
Who We Are
Nordic Soccer Alliance was founded by Teddie Bergman and Andreas Norberg — first-generation Americans, lifelong soccer players, and San Fernando Valley residents who saw firsthand how many kids in their community had no access to organized soccer.
What started as a single initiative has grown into a trusted scholarship fund serving youth across Los Angeles. Hundreds of young players have received scholarships through Nordic Soccer Alliance — and the demand continues to grow.
Nordic Soccer Alliance is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible.