If you've spent any time around youth soccer in the Atlanta area over the last two decades, there's a good chance you've crossed paths with Coach Anthony Riley.

Anthony has dedicated countless hours to helping young players grow—not just as soccer players, but as people. He has invested in thousands of athletes, celebrating their successes, picking them up after disappointments, and teaching lessons that extend far beyond the game. To so many families, teammates, fellow coaches, and former players, Anthony is much more than a coach. He's a mentor, a leader, and a friend.

This week, Anthony received news that no one ever wants to hear: he has been diagnosed with lymphoma.

As he prepares to begin treatment, he and his wife, Lauren, are facing a challenging road ahead. The timing couldn't be more difficult, coming just before the start of the fall soccer season—a time of year when Anthony would normally be doing what he loves most: coaching, mentoring, and serving the soccer community that has become his extended family.

While Anthony's focus now needs to be on his health and recovery, the reality is that cancer brings unexpected financial burdens. Medical expenses, treatment costs, time away from coaching, and everyday living expenses can quickly add up.

We're asking our soccer community—and anyone whose life has been touched by Anthony's kindness, leadership, or friendship—to rally around him the same way he has always rallied around others.

Every donation, no matter the size, will help ease the financial burden on Anthony and Lauren so they can focus on what matters most: his treatment and recovery.

If you're unable to give, please consider sharing this fundraiser and keeping Anthony and Lauren in your thoughts and prayers.

Coach Riley has spent his life investing in others. Now it's our turn to invest in him.

Thank you for your generosity, your encouragement, and your support. Together, we can remind Anthony and Lauren that they are not walking this journey alone.