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
AMY MILLER

AMY MILLER

SPOKANE ZEPHYR FC
JASON ROLLINS

JASON ROLLINS

COLORADO SPRINGS SWITCHBACKS FC
MIKE RICHARDS

MIKE RICHARDS

EL PASO LOCOMOTIVE FC
GREGORY AYDT

GREGORY AYDT

MEMPHIS 901 FC
ROBERT BRIGGS

ROBERT BRIGGS

SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC
BILLY CERVENY

BILLY CERVENY

SPORTING JAX

JONATHAN HYDE

JONATHAN HYDE

CHATTANOOGA FC
KEVIN HASENACK

KEVIN HASENACK

COLORADO RAPIDS 2
                            JUBAL MCDANIEL

JUBAL MCDANIEL

TACOMA DEFIANCE and WEST COAST CHAPLAIN MANAGER
GERAUD BRUMFIELD

GERAUD BRUMFIELD

CENTRAL VALLEY FUEGO
RUSSELL BRANHAM

RUSSELL BRANHAM

SPOKANE VELOCITY
FELIPE OLAVARRÍA

FELIPE OLAVARRÍA

UNION OMAHA
GAVIN BRAND

GAVIN BRAND

BALLARD FC
JOSH BAILEY

JOSH BAILEY

WEST VIRGINIA UNITED

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

CESAR DURAN

CESAR DURAN

SPANISH TRANSLATION
MICHAEL KELL

MICHAEL KELL

SO CAL REGION
JORDAN MEDAS

JORDAN MEDAS

Chief Administration Officer
RICARDO ORELLANA

RICARDO ORELLANA

SPANISH TRANSLATION
ISIDRO PIÑA

ISIDRO PIÑA

SAN ANTONIO
JORDAN RIVERA

JORDAN RIVERA

MONTERREY, MX

Moore Makes Final Transition Away From Serving New Mexico United

Soccer Chaplains United announces that Clint Moore will take the final steps away from his role as chaplain to New Mexico United and concluding his service with the organization. Clint has been a key figure in the team’s spiritual care since 2019, initially serving informally and unofficially, and then moving into the volunteer role more […]

Madzima Moving On From the Uniteds to Focus on Desert Springs

Soccer Chaplains United announces that Tate Madzima will be stepping down from his role as co-chaplain for New Mexico United, at the end of this season. Tate’s decision comes as his growing responsibilities at Desert Springs Church in Albuquerque, where he serves as the Children and Families Pastor, require more of his time and focus. […]

Medas Transitioning to Chief Administration Officer at Soccer Chaplains United

Soccer Chaplains United is excited to announce that Jordan Medas is transitioning from his role as East Coast Chaplain Manager to a new position as Chief Administration Officer (CAO). In his expanded role, Jordan will oversee the onboarding and certification of new chaplains, manage educational equivalencies and training development, and contribute to enhancing the organization’s […]

Wells Thompson Joins Soccer Chaplains United’s Board of Directors

Soccer Chaplains United is pleased to announce that Wells Thompson, former professional soccer player, has joined its Board of Directors. Thompson brings a wealth of experience from both the soccer world and the business sector, as well as a passion for service and community engagement, making him an invaluable addition to the organization. Thompson, a […]

Olavarrías Out of Omaha and On Towards God’s Providencia

It’s always great to go out on top! And while we always knew that Felipe Olavarría would one day leave the US to return to his native Chile, we just didn’t think it would be this soon! Felipe joined Soccer Chaplains United late last year and had begun meeting with and serving the coaches, staff, […]

The Soccer Psalms – Psalm 133

The Soccer Psalms! Just in time for Christmas, I am releasing a new book. You can also find The Football Psalms (an anglicized version) if you appreciate the different terms around the game. The books are available on Amazon and contains 31 psalms that have been translated into “soccer psalms.” I include some reflection on […]

The Soccer Psalms – Psalm 23

The Soccer Psalms! Just in time for Christmas, I am releasing a new book. You can also find The Football Psalms (an anglicized version) if you appreciate the different terms around the game. The books are available on Amazon and contains 31 psalms that have been translated into “soccer psalms.” I include some reflection on […]

My Soccer Story, Part 2 – Rev Brad

Sometimes our story doesn’t quite go the way that we think it should. God often has plans for us (if we will see them) that go beyond our wildest dreams. My story and journey with soccer is very much like this — I would never have thought that I would be doing the work that I […]

My Soccer Story – Rev Brad

People always think that a chaplain in soccer must have played at a high level of the game. This is a bad misnomer, but usually chaplains in soccer have some love and affinity and connection to the game. And the same holds true for myself, (Rev Brad). Today, on the podcast, we dip back into […]

In-between Saint Martin and Advent

Saint Martin of Tours’ Feast Day was November 11 — also known as Veteran’s Day (US) and Remembrance Day (UK). Advent (Celtic) begins November 15 — this season of 40 days preceding Christmas is a time of preparation and reflection. So what to talk about on the podcast that is sandwiched between the two? Today, on […]