There are many ways you can enjoy the World Cup and support Open Field. 1. World Cup Bracket Challenge Pick your favorites for winners of each group, knock out rounds, and the World Cup Final and try your luck at winning a replica jersey of… Read more »
At the Intersection of Passions: Chloe Kinnahan, Open Field Coach Mentor
“Humanity at its core is a very special thing to me, so working with kids and being available as a support/mentor to them is important to me, and something I’d like to continue throughout my life,” coach mentor Chloe Kinnahan says. After being laid off… Read more »
Open Field’s Own Selected as Part of Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Program
Nenne Ekoi, the Director of Programs in Cameroon, was amongst 21 applicants selected in West Africa as part of the 7th edition of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Program. The program is a $100 million commitment made by the Elumelu family to empower 10,000 African… Read more »
Kim Cermak: Feeling Strong in Body, Mind, and Spirit
“I enjoy being part of a team that is dedicated to helping youth to hope more, dream more, stretch their boundaries, plant seeds for a better tomorrow, and inspire others to be their best,” Kim Cermak, an Open Field board member, said. In her role… Read more »
Carly Carstens Excited to See Open Field’s Girls Programs
Visiting a program in person and seeing the kids interact with each other and the coach mentors reminded Carly Carstens why she is a part of Open Field. Carly currently serves as the Vice President of Open Field’s Board and leads the fundraising committee, where… Read more »
Local Soccer Store and Nonprofit Team up to provide gear to kids at home and abroad
PITTSBURGH – Open Field, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives of youth through sport has teamed up with Soccer Source, the only remaining soccer store in the Pittsburgh region, to give the joy of soccer to kids from around the world – right here… Read more »
Women’s Soccer in the Steel City with Hotspurs First Team Coach Jordan Daloisio
“There’s so much talent in Pittsburgh, it almost feels like a luxury to have the option to really select players that are right for our program, not just women who can play, so we are looking forward to showcasing the players that we have representing… Read more »
Rising to the Moment: Open Field’s Founder One of Eight Selected for Fellowship
Justin Foranzo, Open Field’s founder, is one of eight fellows selected for the National Mentoring Summit. Created 30 years ago, MENTOR was created on the belief that potential is equally distributed, but opportunity is not. Committed to diversity and inclusion, MENTOR believes mentoring unites us… Read more »
Play It Forward.
Picture this. You gear up for a game. Your jersey is on. You’re lacing up your boots as you envision yourself scoring the game-winning goal as you lead your team to the win. There’s no better feeling. Soccer has the power to teach youth how… Read more »
Our Top 5 of 2020
What a year! Open Field celebrated 10 years of life-changing experiences for youth through the global game of soccer. And despite the pandemic, we continued our programming in Cameroon and Pittsburgh. It was difficult to narrow the list to 5, but we did our best…. Read more »
