U.S. Soccer Foundation and Toro Award $20,000 Gift
to the City of Prestonsburg, KY

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (October 14, 2010) - The U.S. Soccer Foundation, the major charitable arm of soccer in the United States, and Toro, provider of turf maintenance equipment and irrigation systems, together donated over $20,000 in new turf maintenance equipment to Prestonsburg's Archer Park Soccerplex, a complex designed to make Prestonsburg the leader of youth sports in Eastern Kentucky. Currently, the East Kentucky Soccer Association has 750 soccer players participating in spring and fall programs, but numbers are expected to rise not only among youth participation, but also in adult leagues and special events.

Without this great new piece of equipment, it would have been much harder to maintain these fields and keep them safe,” said Ralph Little, Prestonsburg Parks and Recreation Park Director. “This will allow us to keep our fields well maintained in a safer way for the enjoyment of our kids that participate in soccer and for the parents that take an active part in soccer.”

Prestonsburg has a great need for organized soccer programming. The city has one of the highest rates of childhood obesity and drug abuse in the United States. With support from the U.S. Soccer Foundation and Toro, the Archer Park Soccerplex project will help combat these issues by providing children with a safe and healthy environment to play and connect to positive outcomes. Archer Park has made a commitment to after-school programming that will advance knowledge and nutrition, physical health, community work, and education. The local Floyd County School system has formed a coalition with the City of Prestonsburg to ensure high attendance rates as well.

The new equipment, a Toro® Groundsmaster® 7200 mower, will ensure that the City of Prestonsburg and the Archer Park Soccerplex have the proper equipment to maintain high quality soccer programming throughout the year.

This highly productive machine will save the City time and money maintaining the complex as well as assist in providing superior playing surfaces,” said Judson McNeil, Toro Giving Program and Community Relations. “Toro is proud to partner with the U.S. Soccer Foundation in promoting the importance of recreation and bringing communities together.”

About The Toro Company
The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading worldwide provider of turf and landscape maintenance equipment, and precision irrigation systems. With sales of more than $1.5 billion in fiscal 2009, Toro's global presence extends to more than 80 countries through its reputation of world-class service, innovation and turf expertise. Since 1914, the company has built a tradition of excellence around a number of strong brands to help customers care for golf courses, sports fields, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties, and agricultural fields. The Toro Giving Program is committed to beautifying and preserving outdoor environments, enhancing communities and improving people's lives. More information is available at www.toro.com.

About the U.S. Soccer Foundation
The U.S. Soccer Foundation is the Major Charitable Arm of Soccer in the United States. Established in 1994, the U.S. Soccer Foundation has invested more than $51 million, supporting hundreds of projects in every state. The U.S. Soccer Foundation supports programs and field building projects that provide low income and at-risk youth in urban communities with soccer programs that promote education, healthy lifestyles, leadership and positive alternatives to drugs, crime and other at-risk behaviors. For more information, or to donate online, please visit www.ussoccerfoundation.org. 

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