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Building Belonging in Chicago: Support Our 2025–26 Fundraising Campaign
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.

Ryan C. French
Dec 9, 20253 min read


Celebrating Summer 2025’s Growth & our record-breaking 2025-26 Fall season
The Summer 2025 season was a milestone moment for the CJ Brown Foundation as our programs expanded across multiple Chicago neighborhoods, deepened community partnerships, and welcomed more players and families than ever before. With a commitment to belonging, accountability, and pride, our summer programs created meaningful experiences for young athletes while strengthening the foundation of community-based soccer on Chicago’s South and West Sides. Program Growth Across Chica

Ryan C. French
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Winter 2025–26 Season: Program Launch & New Opportunities
The CJ Brown Foundation is excited to announce the launch of our Winter 2025–26 Program, a 10-week indoor season designed to keep players active, engaged, and developing all winter long

Ryan C. French
Dec 9, 20252 min read


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 27, 20253 min read


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 7, 20253 min read


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 6, 20253 min read


Coach in focus: Jesse Rosen
Jesse Rosen is the Coaching Director for the CJ Brown Foundation.
Kate Roudebush
Mar 25, 20253 min read
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