Community Spotlight
Feature youth participants, volunteers, and community members on the homepage.
Finding His Team, Finding Himself
Tyler Brooks
Youth Player, U12
Tyler was quiet and withdrawn when he first joined our program. Through the support of coaches and teammates, he's become one of the most encouraging players on his squad — always the first to celebrate a teammate's goal.
Capturing Joy, One Frame at a Time
Priya Patel
Volunteer Photographer
Priya brings her camera to every community event, capturing the smiles, victories, and friendships that define Fieldtalk. Her photos have been featured across our social media and helped tell our impact story to new partners.
Building Champions On and Off the Field
DeMarcus Johnson
Head Coach
A former semi-pro player, DeMarcus has coached in our youth program for three seasons. He focuses on fundamentals, character, and creating a space where every kid feels they belong — regardless of skill level.
Telling Stories On and Off the Pitch
Sofia Ramirez
Media Storyteller
Through our Media & Storytelling program, Sofia discovered a passion for journalism. She's covered three MLS matches as a credentialed youth reporter, interviewed players, and published articles that showcase the human side of the game.
200+ Hours of Giving Back
James Liu
Volunteer Coach
James started as a weekend volunteer and quickly became one of our most reliable coaches. He leads Saturday pickup sessions, organizes equipment drives, and has logged over 200 volunteer hours in the past year alone.
From First Touch to Team Captain
Maria Gonzalez
Youth Player, U14
Maria joined our MLS GO league two seasons ago never having played organized soccer. Today she captains her team, mentors younger players, and dreams of playing in college. Her grit and positivity inspire everyone around her.
Community Spotlight: Six Teams, One Beautiful Game
COMMUNITY CUP
What happens when six teams, a shared love for soccer, and a community come together? You get the 2026 FieldTalk Foundation Community Cup. BOLA, Street School CA, Beercelona, HBFC, CIEST SI BON, and FieldTalk brought the competition, the passion, and the personalities that made the day memorable. From familiar Talacha faces and returning local teams to new connections formed on the court, the day was a celebration of grassroots soccer at its best. The action went beyond the games. Field Soccer Supply kept everyone refreshed with a hydration station, adidas brought cleat trials, giveaways, and interactive activations, FieldTalk captured the vibes and stories, and Sports Basement opened its space to bring the community together. On the court, FieldTalk emerged as champions after a 3–1 final victory over Beercelona. But the real highlight was everyone who showed up, played, volunteered, supported, and helped make it happen. This is what community looks like. This is why we play. To every team, partner, volunteer, and supporter — thank you for being part of the story. Good football. Good people. Great cause.
Community Highlight #002 | Growing Together
MONDAY NIGHT SOCCER
Every Monday, our community grows a little stronger. What began as a simple pickup game in Huntington Beach has become a place where new players are welcomed, familiar faces return, and the level of competition continues to rise. But beyond the football, something even more important is happening—people are building friendships, finding community, and creating a place where everyone belongs. At Fieldtalk Foundation, we believe football changes lives when everyone has a chance to be involved. As we continue exploring opportunities to bring the game to more communities, our commitment remains the same: keep football accessible, strengthen local connections, and work alongside volunteers, coaches, businesses, and supporters who believe that every person deserves a chance to be part of the game.
Community Engagement in Action
MONDAY NIGHT SOCCER
Six teams, 60+ players, and an adidas Copa cleat activation turned another Monday night into a community experience. Fieldtalk Foundation continues to connect brands with local players through meaningful, on-field engagement.
