The Frank Soo Foundation

Join us at the ESEA Football & Sports Industry Networking event to connect, chat, and score big in the football industry!

September is East and South East Asian (ESEA) heritage month.

Hosted at the Premier Leagues offices in London, get ready to connect in person with fellow football enthusiasts and sports industry pros. This is the perfect chance to chat, share ideas, and build your network in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with people in the football and sports industries. Don’t miss out on making valuable connections and having a great time!

Date: Thur 17th September
Time: 6-8:30PM
The Premier League, 57 North Wharf Road

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The Frank Soo Foundation Cup 2026.

Snapshot of pictures from the event (more on our page).

Thanks to all the volunteers, referees and Middlesex FA . Well done to all those who competed and to Champions Ministry of Ball Football Club

The Frank Soo Foundation Cup is a collaboration with County FAs to introduce teams and players from the East & South East Asian communities to the support the FA has and to provide and inclusive space to encourage more people from the ESEA communities to play football.

Photos courtesy of Winnie Wong

The Frank Soo Foundation Cup 2026 - team photos.

Middlesex FA
England Football

The Frank Soo Foundation Cup 2026!!!

Today we crown a new Champion: Ministry of Ball Football Club !

But what a day, with 16 teams from teams with ESEA heritage taking part! Big thank you to everyone who took part, players and fans, making the tournament feel so special!

Runners up: 420 Express
Golden Boot: Ashton Leslie 5 goals
Golden Glove: Deivi Uruci DEIVILIFTS
Player of the Tournament: Ashton Leslie

Frank Soo Foundation Saucer Winners: London Japanese FC

Big thanks to all the referees, Middlesex FA for hosting (Dan for putting it all together and .kheir for supporting on the day), Christian Hill for being our VIP and of course all the volunteers Alan Lau , Rachel Lee Rachel Lee , Amy Chan, Katie Lau, Winnie Wong Winnie Wong , Sam Fung Sam Fung , Wing Tang Wing Yuen Tina Tang , Ammie Leong Ammie , Vinh, and Sim Simon Le Bon

The Frank Soo Foundation Cup is a collaboration with County FAs to introduce teams and players from the East & South East Asian communities to the support the FA has and to provide and inclusive space to encourage more people from the ESEA communities to play football.

This years teams:

Young boys FC
Milo Maestros
Mongol Regents
Herac Rovers
Ministry of Ball
London Japanese FC
FC Ham Choi
B Team Birmingham
BOB x DLM FC BOB x DLM FC | ESEA Football
FC Sutton HKer F.C. Sutton HKer
DGFC Broken Ballers F.C
VKL FC
420 Express
Gentle Ballers T4 FC
Bravermen FC Bravermen FC
Neoh’s Ark

More photos to come!
England Football

Buy your raffle tickets and bid in the auction to raise funds for the Chinese Welfare Chinese Welfare Trust!

We need your suppprt! We are running a fundraiser at this year's ESEA Diversity Tournament in the Silver Jubilee Park Stadium in Hendon on 19 July. Prizes and auction items can be found in the raffle and auction links below. Take part and be in a chance to win some amazing items!

Raffle
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/chinese-welfare-trust-esea-diversity-tournament-raffle--19072026

Auction
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/chinese-welfare-trust-esea-diversity-tournament-auction

Frank Soo, the first footballer of East Asian heritage to represent England, has been honoured with an official blue plaque 🔵 at his birthplace in Derbyshire. ⚽🇬🇧

Read more: https://www.weareresonate.com/2026/07/frank-soo-england-footballer-blue-plaque-buxton/

So sad.

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Jason Liu.

Jason was a much-loved, valued and respected member of our club, and his loss will be deeply felt by everyone across our football family. He will be remembered not only for his involvement and commitment, but also for the positive impact he had on those around him.

On behalf of everyone at the club, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Jason’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. Our thoughts are with you all.

Rest in peace Jay

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