Hi everyone,

My name is Rocco Papone, and I'm a 10-year-old goalkeeper with a big dream! I've been given an amazing opportunity to play in a high performance international soccer tournament in Madrid, Spain, called Mad Cup. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to compete at a high level, learn from top coaches, and represent my US team on an international stage.

I've been playing soccer since I was 6yrs old mainly as a striker. But, last year I realized that goalkeeping is my true passion. I LOVE the challenge of protecting the net, making saves, and leading my team from the back. This season, I have been learning and growing with my amazing coaches in my Pre MLS team. Playing in Spain is a huge step toward my dream of becoming a professional goalkeeper one day!

However, I need your help to make this dream a reality! The total cost of the trip, including travel, uniforms, lodging, and tournament fees, is over $4K. My family and I are doing everything we can to fundraise, but we can't do it alone.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, brings me one step closer to Spain. If you can't donate, sharing this page with others would mean the world to me!

Thank you for believing in me and supporting my journey- your encouragement means everything!

Rocco and family ⚽️

Fees include:

Tournament Fees: MadCup in Madrid where I will compete with top teams from all around the world (5 days)

Flight to Spain ✈️

Lodging/ food

Team Uniforms