Friendship through Futbol, International, is a 501(c)3 charitable organization founded by UC Berkeley student Zachary Cooper to encourage international competition and cultural exchange among soccer and futsal players globally. Contributions provide opportunities for disadvantaged soccer players and clubs to compete on the world stage. Past gifts have provided scholarships for Estrella de Boedo members, soccer balls, and computer equipment to the urban futsal club in Buenos Aires, and provided international travel assistance to exceptional athletes.

Palo Alto High School varsity soccer, 2021 season.

 

Zach (CEO and Founder) is a student at UC Berkeley. He is the former captain of the National Premier League Aftershocks (Stanford Soccer Club ‘05) and of the Palo Alto High School varsity soccer team. When he is not on the pitch, you can find Zach helping students in need with academics through his other non-profit SV Advising, volunteering for regional environmental programs, or doing wetlab research.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-cooper-b5a364237/