Chicago Neighborhood Soccer Events

Join our community programming that strengthens Chicago's South & West Side neighborhoods through soccer

Weekly Community Programming

Our foundational community organizing work building cross-neighborhood connections

5 Days/Week

Chicago Pickup Soccer

Free community soccer programming building cross-neighborhood connections and developing local leadership infrastructure. Our foundational work that started it all.

✓ 5 days per week programming
✓ Multiple Chicago locations
✓ All skill levels welcome
✓ Community organizing infrastructure
✓ Cross-neighborhood connections
Wednesdays

Women's Wednesday Community

Empowering women through competitive programming and leadership development within our community organizing work. Building female leadership in Chicago soccer.

✓ Women-focused programming
✓ Leadership development
✓ Competitive opportunities
✓ Community building focus
School Year

REC 77: CPS After-School Partnership

Co-development partnership with Chicago Public Schools creating sustainable after-school programming for disenfranchised youth through professional soccer coaching and mentorship.

✓ Currently serving 2 CPS schools
✓ Goal: Expand to 12+ schools
✓ Professional coaching & mentorship
✓ Values-based development

Annual Events & Fundraising

Special events that bring our community together throughout the year

August 2025

CPS Alumni Fundraiser Game

Former students vs current players fundraising event. All proceeds directly support CPS school athletic programs and equipment needs through our nonprofit youth development partnerships.

Coming Soon
September 2025

Women's Tournament

Annual celebration empowering women through competitive programming and leadership development within our community organizing work.

Upcoming
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2026

Community Art Galas & Cultural Celebrations

Partnership development with local artists and businesses creating community celebration and recognition events.

In Planning

Youth Development Programming

Creating opportunities for disenfranchised youth through strategic partnerships

CPS School Partnerships

ACTIVE

Co-development partnership model creating sustainable after-school programming. Currently serving 2 schools with goal to expand to 12+ CPS schools.

Current Schools: 2 CPS schools
Goal: 12+ school partnerships
Focus: After-school programming & mentorship
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YMCA Partnership

FEATURED

Featured by YMCA of Metro Chicago: "Creating Space to Play, Grow, and Belong." Strategic partnership creating opportunities for disenfranchised youth.

Partner: YMCA of Metro Chicago
Venue: Rauner Family YMCA
Focus: Safe community spaces for development
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Boys & Girls Club Programming

DEVELOPING

Expanding partnerships to include Boys & Girls Club collaborations, creating comprehensive youth development programming across multiple community organizations.

Status: Partnership Development
Goal: Multi-organization programming
Focus: Comprehensive youth development
Coming Soon

Ready to Join Our Community?

From weekly pickup games to annual tournaments, there's a place for everyone in our mission to strengthen Chicago neighborhoods through soccer.