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Fall 2025 Season Summary: A Season of Growth, Connection, & Stability
Our fall programs saw another significant increase in registrations. The Fall 2025 season demonstrated the continued momentum of the CJ Brown Foundation as we expanded participation, strengthened our after-school partnerships, and delivered consistent youth soccer programming across Chicago’s Southside.

Ryan C. French
6 hours ago2 min read
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CJBF Celebrates Its Spring 2025 Season with a Family Outing and Pro Match Experience at Soldier Field
CJBF attends the Chicago Stars and Chicago Fire doubleheader on June 14th!

Ryan C. French
Jun 273 min read
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CJBF Hosts 2nd Coaching Workshop with Soccer Without Borders to Promote Equity and Conflict Resolution in Sports
On June 7th, CJBF hosts SWB for another fantastic coaching education workshop, this time at UCAN Chicago, which created discussions and demonstrated activities to engage players on critical social topics better.

Ryan C. French
Jun 262 min read
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CJBF thanks intern Kate roudebush
CJBF thanks Kate for her outstanding work as our Marketing Intern!

Ryan C. French
May 72 min read
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Spring Season brings with growth and community impact
CJBF's 2025 Spring season is underway with programs expanding for players and coaches alike!

Ryan C. French
May 73 min read
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Soccer Without Borders Returns to Chicago for a 2nd Violence Prevention Coaching Workshop
CJBF welcomes back Soccer Without Borders for another Violence Prevention Coaching Workshop on June 7th at UCAN Chicago in North Lawndale!

Ryan C. French
May 72 min read
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Coach in focus: Tumi Ogunwuyi
Tumi is a Staff Coach for the CJ Brown Foundation. His love for soccer and interest in working to build support systems for communities from the ground up provide him with the drive to be a great leader.Â
Kate Roudebush
Apr 232 min read
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Coach in Focus: Pedro Arteaga
Pedro's passions for soccer, coaching, and connecting with players allow him to be a strong leader who cultivates a welcoming learning environment.
Kate Roudebush
Apr 143 min read
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Coach in Focus: Bakari Ombima
Bakari Ombima is an Assistant Staff Coach for the CJ Brown Foundation. In this role, he works with and coaches children who participate...
Kate Roudebush
Apr 63 min read
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Coach in Focus: CJ Brown, Founder
Soccer is an opportunity. It’s a way for kids to stay out of trouble, it’s a way for kids to stay active, it’s a way for character building
Kate Roudebush
Apr 63 min read
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Coach in focus: Jesse Rosen
Jesse Rosen is the Coaching Director for the CJ Brown Foundation.
Kate Roudebush
Mar 253 min read
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