Griffin Catalyst Helps Create a Lasting World Cup Legacy for Miami Beach Youth
The project, celebrated at an October 29 groundbreaking event alongside the City of Miami Beach and the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee, will bring a safe, accessible playing field to the community for local children and families to enjoy for years to come.
The investment builds on Ken’s longstanding commitment to expanding access to soccer and ensuring that the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup translates into lasting benefits for communities across South Florida.
“Griffin Catalyst is proud to have created opportunities for the next generation to experience the FIFA World Cup firsthand,” said Julia Quinn, Director of Philanthropy for Citadel and Citadel Securities. “The transformation of Normandy Isle Park will ensure that the legacy of the World Cup continues to inspire young people well into the future.”
Through Griffin Catalyst, Ken helped bring the tournament experience to young people across South Florida this past summer, supporting community watch parties at local mini-pitches for thousands of kids and families, sponsoring the FIFA Fan Festival Miami, and joining Stephen Ross in donating more than 1,200 World Cup tickets to youth served by Boys & Girls Clubs across the region. Since 2017, Ken’s philanthropic support has enabled the construction of 100 mini-pitches in Chicago and Miami through the U.S. Soccer Foundation, expanding access to the sport for more than 100,000 children and families. And earlier this year, the Foundation honored Ken with its prestigious #10 Award, recognizing him as one of its most impactful philanthropists.
Ken also served on the Board of Directors of the Miami Host Committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Normandy Isle Park renovation represents the next chapter in these efforts, helping ensure that the World Cup’s impact continues long after the tournament’s conclusion.
