Scotts, a marketer of branded consumer lawn care products, and U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team (USMNT) standout Tyler Adams unveiled the newly renovated Tyler Adams Soccer Pitch in Wappinger, N.Y. The event celebrated the completion of a Scotts-funded field restoration that broke ground earlier this year with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, remarks from local leaders, representatives from Scotts and nonprofit partners Every Kid Sports and Project EverGreen, as well as a meet-and-greet with Adams.
This project is much more than a simple field fix. For Adams, it lets him give back to his home soccer roots. For Scotts, it helps build safe, natural grass spaces where kids can play and grow, according to the company.
“Growing up in Wappinger, this field played an important role in shaping who I am, both as an athlete and as a person,” said Adams. “It’s meaningful to return home and see it ready for the next generation of players. Every kid deserves access to safe places to play, and I’m proud to help bring that opportunity to my hometown community.”
This renovation is one of many community investments supported through Scotts’ “Keep it Real” initiative, which focuses on improving access to natural grass playing fields and helping more kids experience the benefits of youth sports and outdoor play. The project was brought to life in partnership with Project EverGreen, a nonprofit dedicated to creating and maintaining healthy green spaces, and Every Kid Sports, a national nonprofit that has helped more than 200,000 kids access youth sports by covering registration fees. Together, these organizations share Scotts’ commitment to connecting communities to green spaces.
“This project represents what ‘Keep it Real’ is all about — investing in the places where kids can learn, grow and build confidence through playing sports,” said John Sass, senior vice president and general manager of North America at ScottsMiracle-Gro. “Seeing Tyler return home and celebrate a transformation alongside the Wappinger community makes this renovation really special.”
Scotts encourages homeowners and communities to invest in real grass spaces that bring people together. To learn more about the “Keep it Real” initiative and the impact Scotts and Adams are making together, visit ScottsMiracle-Gro’s “Keep it Real” webpage.