Impact

Walking Soccer

Meet adults aged 60+ who are adapting a sport to meet their needs.

In Los Angeles, older adults are staying active through walking soccer, a slower, low-impact version of the sport designed to meet their changing physical and social needs. With a strict no-running rule and an emphasis on safety, the game allows players the opportunity to compete while building connections with others. On the field, these seniors are revealing how adaptive recreation can reshape what aging looks like.