We use the game of soccer to cultivate belonging, growth and hope in Chattanooga’s under-resourced neighborhoods.

The CFC Foundation is made up of two main programs: Chattanooga Sports Ministries and Operation Get Active, two places: Highland Park Commons and Montague Park, and our adult leagues: Chattanooga Football Leagues.

Youth teams ages 7-18 in spring, summer and fall seasons

Afterschool program in elementary schools for 4th & 5th graders

 Leagues for adults of various skill levels and game models

Futsal 5v5 facility offering pickup and reservation opportunities

11v11 Soccer facility offering reservation opportunities

Our Mission
& vision

We use the game of soccer to cultivate belonging, growth and hope in Chattanooga’s under-resourced neighborhoods.

We dream of a strong, connected Chattanooga where all of our neighbors are embraced with dignity, in a vibrant community, through the joy of soccer. We build bridges across cultures to foster transformation for all we serve.

Our Values

Courageous

Faithful

Relational

Hopeful

Playful

Meet the Team

  • John Miglarese

    Executive Director

  • Katelyn Newsome

    Director of Operations & CSM

  • Tony Garibaldi

    Director of Facilities & CFL

  • Jose Ramirez

    Director of CSM Forge

  • Julian Ramirez

    Director of OGA

  • Hunter Torres

    Assistant Director of Facilities & CFL Coordinator

  • Mario Orihuela

    OGA Program Coordinator

  • Bradley Cummings

    OGA Program Coordinator

  • Eric Ramirez Reynoso

    CSM Program Coordinator

  • Elma Velasquez Verdugo

    CSM Program Coordinator