Our Story
STRONGER TOGETHER.
USUNION.org brings people and communities together around a shared purpose: creating opportunity, strengthening relationships, and building communities where people can thrive.
More Than a Game.
We believe stronger communities are built when people have meaningful opportunities to connect, contribute, and belong.
That's why USUNION.org works across communities to bring people together through youth development, mentorship, sports, education, outreach, service, and strategic partnerships. Integrity. Outreach. Connection. Opportunity. Service. These aren't simply values we talk about - they're how we build and unite.
Our Founding Values
Integrity
We hold ourselves to the highest standard — on the field and off. Honesty, accountability, and character are the foundation of everything we do. And we hope to promote those values with others.
Outreach
We believe strong communities lift everyone. We support local needs, build lasting relationships, and help create opportunities for people to thrive.
Unity
We celebrate what makes us different and build on what makes us the same. Diversity is our greatest strength.
Purpose
Every program, every practice, every partnership is driven by a clear mission: to empower young people and strengthen communities.
Day One
The USUNION.org Story
USUNION.org was born from a shared frustration and a shared hope.
The frustration was simple: too much divides us. Across our communities, differences in background, geography, opportunity, and experience too often become barriers between people who have more in common than they realize. But we shared a hope, too - that those divisions don't have to define us.
We believed we could do more to bring people together. More to create opportunity. More to strengthen the communities we share. More to build relationships across the lines that too often separate us. So we made that our call to action: to promote and build a greater union. We began with youth sports because sports has a remarkable ability to create common ground. On the field, people from different backgrounds become teammates. Coaches become mentors. Competition builds character. And a game can become the beginning of relationships that extend far beyond it. Our first initiative is to strengthen communities through youth sports by supporting local programs and removing barriers for underprivileged athletes, helping more young people come together, compete, and grow.
The People Behind USUNION.org
Our team brings together decades of experience in youth development, civic engagement, education, and sport.
Daniel Landreneau
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
A U.S. Navy veteran with a background in security, government contracting, and business operations, Daniel brings mission-focused leadership and a commitment to service to USUNION.org. A father of four, he spends much of his time supporting his children and youth soccer, giving him a firsthand understanding of the important role sports, coaches, and strong communities can play in young people's lives.
Ray Benazzouz
Co-Founder & Chief Financial Officer
A finance executive and educator with extensive experience in financial management, organizational accountability, and business operations, Ray brings disciplined stewardship and strategic leadership to USUNION.org. Moroccan-born and fluent in multiple languages, he offers global perspective shaped by both American and North African cultures, along with a deep belief in education, opportunity, and bringing people from different backgrounds together.
Mark Meredith
Co-Founder & VP, Youth Programs
An accomplished soccer coach and youth development leader, Mark brings international experience spanning the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, and the United States to USUNION.org. His career includes work within renowned English football systems and leadership in North Texas youth soccer. Mark is passionate about using sports not only to develop better athletes, but to build confidence, character, leadership, and opportunities that help young people thrive.
Meagan Landreneau
Co-Founder & Director, Youth Player Management
As a successful entrepreneur and mother of four, Meagan brings firsthand experience in balancing the demands of family, athletics, and personal growth. Deeply connected to the Dallas-Fort Worth soccer community, she understands the complexities of the recruiting and contract process and is committed to guiding families through each step. Meagan is passionate about fostering positive experiences that empower young athletes to build confidence, strengthen character, and succeed both on and off the field.
JOIN THEMOVEMENT.
Whether you volunteer, donate, or spread the word — there is a place for you in USUNION.org.