• The Lewan Family Foundation made it three years in a row in helping support Soccer Chaplains United. The foundation provided a small grant which will help with the growing costs as we continue to build the chaplain and counseling work throughout soccer in North America. The Lewan family has been a notable name in Denver for many years through their company, Lewan Technology. The Lewan Family Foundation has had a long legacy of service and support of many local Denver and Colorado organizations including Denver Seminary, where many of our chaplains and counselors have received training. I came to know the Lewan family during my time serving as a pastor at Cherry Hills Community Church. It is encouraging to see their

    Jul 06,
  • It is time to submit nominations for Major League Soccer Community MVP. Each year, Major League Soccer and Wells Fargo proudly recognize individuals who are using soccer to improve the lives of others. Do you know a role model in your community making a difference? This contest allows different communities to nominate a role model who is using soccer to make a positive impact to improve the lives of others. Nominations should consider several factors including: Social Issues focusing on diversity, equality and inclusion Health issues affecting men, women and/or children Community service for a local, national or international charitable organization The nomination deadline is Monday, July 9 To learn more or to make an official nomination follow this link.

    Jun 25,
  • The United Soccer League (USL) recently made an announcement of another expansion franchise that is set to join the league next year. USL New Mexico will begin play next year. The league held an introduction announcement today. USL NM will be based in Albuquerque, NM and will be the 4th expansion team for the second division professional league in 2019. USL NM joins Birmingham, El Paso, Austin, and Memphis as cities and teams that will begin play in 2019. But, more importantly, the franchise becomes approximately the 20th in the second division that does not have a chaplain serving the team. With soccer in North America booming right now, many cities are looking for opportunities to add a professional team to

    Jun 06,
  • My latest trip to Rio Grande Valley was another example of seeing the way that God works. My flight down to McAllen, Texas had a long layover in Houston. I reached out to former player, Jared Watts with whom I have a strong relationship and who shared his testimony with Soccer Chaplains United. Watts, traded earlier this season from the Colorado Rapids to the Houston Dynamo and myself hoped to maybe get an hour at a coffee shop during one of the layovers. what we both received was more than we both could have hoped for. An hour before leaving Denver, I texted Jared, Hey bro, just a reminder I've got a 3 hour layover today. No worries though. He

    Jun 05,
  • Do you pray? Struggle with words? Don't know what to say? Rev Brad shares a couple of stories of a simple prayer that he has learned to pray over the years. Check out our new section in the podcast area entitled "Prayers." Inquiries and feedback can be sent to podcast@soccerchaplainsunited.org. From the Touchline is a short-feature (10 min) podcast with Rev Brad Kenney and occasional guests touching on various issues around faith, family, and football. Check out the Soccer Chaplains United App and go to the Media section. Under podcasts you will see a new podcast for 5/23/2018 entitled "From the Touchline - An Introduction" If you don't have the app yet, you can download the Soccer Chaplains United App from

    May 23,

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