Soccer Chaplains United

UNITED BY A COMMON CODE AND A SHARED VISION TO PROVIDE SPIRITUAL CARE, WISE COUNSEL, AND MEANINGFUL SERVICE FOR SOCCER

ABOUT US

Soccer Chaplains United is a Christian organization dedicated to providing spiritual care, wise counsel, and meaningful service to those in the world of soccer.

Our primary emphasis is on chaplaincy development that considers and cares for the whole person — whether an athlete, coach, staff member, official, alumni, fan, or family member. We train our chaplains to pastorally and spiritually care for the greater soccer community.

Soccer Chaplains United also facilitates meaningful service opportunities between the faith and soccer community. Through our Community Project initiatives  we resource different groups with new and used soccer gear to affect change locally and globally.

Soccer Chaplains United is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization.

  • CHAPLAINCY

    PROVIDING SPIRITUAL AND PASTORAL CARE TO SOCCER
    ATHLETES, COACHES, STAFF, ALUMNI, FANS AND THEIR FAMILIES

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  • COMMUNITY

    GLOBAL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY INITIATIVES ENGAGING
    FAITH AND SOCCER COMMUNITIES IN MEANINGFUL SERVICE

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CHAPLAINS

BRAD KENNEY

BRAD KENNEY

COLORADO RAPIDS
GREG JOINER

GREG JOINER

NASHVILLE SC
TROY READY

TROY READY

PORTLAND TIMBERS
CARLOS "CALI" ALEJANDRO

CARLOS "CALI" ALEJANDRO

SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES
JASON ROLLINS

JASON ROLLINS

COLORADO SPRINGS SWITCHBACKS FC
MIKE RICHARDS

MIKE RICHARDS

EL PASO LOCOMOTIVE FC
JUSTIN NOSEWORTHY

JUSTIN NOSEWORTHY

MONTEREY BAY FC
ROBERT BRIGGS

ROBERT BRIGGS

SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC
BILLY CERVENY

BILLY CERVENY

SPORTING JAX
AMY MILLER

AMY MILLER

SPOKANE ZEPHYR FC
RUSSELL BRANHAM

RUSSELL BRANHAM

SPOKANE VELOCITY
GAVIN BRAND

GAVIN BRAND

BALLARD FC
JONATHAN HYDE

JONATHAN HYDE

CHATTANOOGA FC
KEVIN HASENACK

KEVIN HASENACK

COLORADO RAPIDS 2
LEWIS MARTIN

LEWIS MARTIN

HUNTSVILLE CITY FC
                            JUBAL MCDANIEL

JUBAL MCDANIEL

TACOMA DEFIANCE

College and High School

LUCA SEAZZU

LUCA SEAZZU

CALVIN UNIVERSITY
KIMBERLY BEACH

KIMBERLY BEACH

VICTORY CHRISTIAN (IN)
BEN PFLEDERER

BEN PFLEDERER

COLORADO RAPIDS ACADEMY
MALCOM BROWN

MALCOM BROWN

NASHVILLE SC ACADEMY

Other Chaplains/Support Team

GREGORY AYDT

GREGORY AYDT

MEMPHIS
GERAUD BRUMFIELD

GERAUD BRUMFIELD

FRESNO
CESAR DURAN

CESAR DURAN

NEBRASKA
MICHAEL KELL

MICHAEL KELL

SO CAL REGION
PATRICK KING

PATRICK KING

SAN DIEGO
JORDAN MEDAS

JORDAN MEDAS

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
RICARDO ORELLANA

RICARDO ORELLANA

NEW JERSEY
ISIDRO PIÑA

ISIDRO PIÑA

SAN ANTONIO
JORDAN RIVERA

JORDAN RIVERA

MONTERREY, MX

NEWS

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Congress Schedule For Waco Coming Out

Earlier this year, I learned that my proposed talk on translating the scriptures for sport had been accepted for the 4th Global Congress on Sport and Christianity (GCSC) happening this summer in Waco, Texas at Baylor University’s Truett Seminary. And I recently received an email about where my talk will fit into the conference as […]

Hope Going to Gitombo: Kenyan Village and School Needing Gear

Wanjiru Mukunga and I went to Denver Seminary together many, many years ago. Formerly a chaplain with Christian Living Communities, we shared some professional development moments and colleagues throughout the years. In 2017, Wanji (known as Mary to many of her American friends) left the comforts of the US and her job here to return […]

Subbing Out: Bailey Concludes West Virginia Chaplaincy Effort

In late 2022, Josh Bailey reached out to Soccer Chaplains United about what chaplaincy might look like in Charleston, West Virginia. While there was nothing concrete at the time, Josh had noticed the influence of soccer and the number of people that were on the sidelines any given weekend. As a local church pastor, Josh […]

Packing for Peru: Pluses and Minuses

For the recent Community Project Request from Saint Patrick’s as they prepare to head to Peru, we initiated a new process — an online, pictorial catalogue that allows teams to “shop” and “select” gear. And, with all new kinds of processes, there were a few setbacks but this week, I was able to pack out […]

United See Three Graduate Seminary This Spring

I can’t recall a time in our history when we had so many of our chaplains finishing up a seminary degree. The past few weeks have seen three Soccer Chaplains United chaplains competing their course work and graduating from their respective institutions. Ben Pflederer (Denver Seminary — MDiv), Malcom Brown (Vanderbilt Divinity— MDiv Chaplaincy), and […]

PODCASTS

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The Soccer Psalms – Psalm 7

Psalm 7 is a shiggaion, but what that truly is isn’t certain to scholars. Best we can say is that it might be a contextual note like “play with a bluesy feel…” We do know that David (the psalmist) has taken a pretty difficult accusation and it seems that it’s unfair or unjust and he’s […]

The Soccer Psalms – Psalm 3

Psalm 3 is a cry, a plea to God for help. David wrote it as he flees his son Absalom who was overthrowing the throne. David feels surrounded — like there’s no way out. The Soccer Psalm 3 is also written from a similar perspective — a player who’s been severely criticized. The media pundits […]

Pause or Press? A Chaplain’s Commentary on the USMNT

It may be a little “late to the game,” but after listening to the ongoing dialogue and controversy surrounding the United States Men’s National Team, I am going to break some silence. I think the Bible has some wisdom and guidance to offer as we consider the question of whether some players ought to press […]

The Banner of God: Reflections on Exodus 17

Israel’s first military test and battle coming on the heels of their escape from Egypt could have been disastrous, but God intervened. Exodus 17 records their first military test after a bit of a struggle for water in the desert. They won through the presence and power of God and the obedience of Moses in […]

Prayers Before Surgery: Reflections from the Rev

Injuries are common place in sports, especially in professional soccer. I recently sat with an athlete before surgery and it got me thinking back to the various surgery centers, hospitals, and other clinics where I have been present with people before this often difficult moment in one’s career. Whether it’s the waiting room of a […]