Your Neighbors, Not Vendors

We're Chicago Neighborhood Soccer - a nonprofit run by locals who've been organizing games in South and West Side neighborhoods for 10+ years. We grew up here, still live here, and have built a 6,500+ member community through trust and consistency.

"REC 77 represents our commitment to all 77 neighborhoods in Chicago - starting with the ones we call home. We're not outsiders parachuting in - we're neighbors who know how to make sports work in our communities."

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Local Roots

These are the neighborhoods we grew up in. We understand the community, the challenges, and what actually works for kids and families here.

Proven Track Record

6,500+ people choose to play with us because we consistently deliver quality experiences. Our reputation is built through word-of-mouth, not marketing.

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Partnership Mindset

Every school is different; we adapt to what works for your students, your space, and your reality. Flexible programs, not rigid packages.

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Community Investment

We know budgets are tight. We're here to build long-term partnerships and find solutions that work for your school's financial reality.

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Reliable Presence

10+ years of showing up consistently. We're not going anywhere - we're committed to being part of the community long-term.

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Honest Approach

We're new to CPS as an official vendor, but we're not new to organizing sports or working with kids in these communities.

Co-Development Partnership

Instead of selling you a pre-packaged program, we co-develop something that actually fits your school and serves your students.

Your Input

  • What sports work in your space?
  • What does your schedule look like?
  • What do your kids actually want to play?
  • What's your real budget situation?
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Our Experience

  • 10+ years organizing successful sports programs
  • Equipment, coaching, and referee management
  • Fair team balancing (no blowouts, everyone competes)
  • Event management that actually shows up

Together: We Build Something That Works

A program designed for your students and your reality, not a one-size-fits-all package.

What Principals Tell Us They Need:

Programs that actually engage kids (not just check boxes)
Vendors who understand budget constraints
People who show up and do what they say
Activities that build school community
Partners, not just service providers

Community Investment, Not Transaction

We work with your budget to find solutions that make sense for your school and your students.

"We work with your budget - period."

Starter Program
4 Weeks
$4,500
Community Investment
  • Professional coaches and referees
  • All equipment and setup
  • Team balancing and organization
  • Championship celebration
Full Experience
8 Weeks
$9,500
Complete Partnership
  • Everything in Starter Program
  • Video highlights and student spotlights
  • Extended community building activities
  • Optional parent/faculty games
Custom Partnership
Flexible Duration
Let's Talk
Built Together
  • Tailored to your school's needs
  • Flexible sports options
  • Budget-friendly solutions
  • Long-term partnership potential

Building Together Conversation

No pitch, no pressure. Just a chance to explore how we can work together to serve your students.

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Listen First

Hear what your students actually need and what challenges you're facing

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Mutual Fit

See if we're a good partnership match for each other's goals and values

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Real Numbers

Talk honest budget numbers that work for your school's financial reality

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Custom Solutions

Explore program options designed specifically for your space and schedule

Start the Conversation

15-minute conversation. We're here to listen and explore how we can support your students together.

About REC 77: Chicago Neighborhood Soccer's flagship school partnership program brings professional soccer coaching and equipment to CPS elementary schools. Also known as REC77, this NBHD Soccer initiative serves Chicago's South Side and West Side communities through authentic partnerships with Chicago Public Schools. Our nonprofit organization (nbhdsoccer) specializes in youth development through sports programming built specifically for each school's unique needs.

"We're here, we care, and we're not going anywhere."