Our programs continue to grow in scale, quality, and community impact. As participation increases and families return season after season, the Foundation is expanding its offerings to meet the full spectrum of youth and community needs.

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.

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.

CJBF thanks Kate for her outstanding work as our Marketing Intern!

CJBF's 2025 Spring season is underway with programs expanding for players and coaches alike!

CJBF welcomes back Soccer Without Borders for another Violence Prevention Coaching Workshop on June 7th at UCAN Chicago in North Lawndale!

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. 

Pedro's passions for soccer, coaching, and connecting with players allow him to be a strong leader who cultivates a welcoming learning environment.

Bakari Ombima is an Assistant Staff Coach for the CJ Brown Foundation. In this role, he works with and coaches children who participate...

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

We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Soccer Without Borders (SWB) to advance coach education and empower the next generation of l

Jesse Rosen is the Coaching Director for the CJ Brown Foundation.