Road to college soccer: From Kingston to Missouri

The Goal: $37,000 by November 29, 2026

​My name is Annalyese Brown, and I am a soccer player from Kingston, Jamaica. I have spent my entire life dreaming of playing at the collegiate level in the United States. Through discipline, hard work on the pitch, and a commitment to my studies, I was officially recruited to play for a university in Missouri.

​This is my final chance to turn that dream into a reality.

Earlier this year, I launched a fundraiser to cover my tuition. Despite my best efforts, that campaign did not reach its goal, and I was forced to defer my enrollment. It was a difficult experience, but it taught me a valuable lesson: passion is necessary, but a clear, disciplined, and public plan is essential.

​I am not the same athlete I was last year. I have spent the last several months sharpening my agility, increasing my endurance, and maintaining a rigorous academic schedule.

​Why $37,000?

This amount covers my tuition for the upcoming year. Without this funding by November 29, I will be unable to enroll and join the team. This isn’t just an investment in a soccer player; it is an investment in a young man from Kingston who is determined to bridge the gap between where he is and where he knows he can go.

​How you can help:

​Contribute: Every dollar brings me closer to the pitch in Missouri.

​Share: If you cannot donate, please share this page. Reaching new networks is just as vital as the donation itself.

​​I’ve been given the opportunity to play, and I have the work ethic to succeed. All I am missing is the bridge to get there. I am looking for a team of people to join me in this final push.

​Thank you for believing in me and for being part of my journey from Kingston to Missouri.