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CHASING GOALS Documentary

We are thrilled to announce the soon to be released CHASING GOALS - a feature length documentary that follows Global FC, a soccer club made up of refugees from 29 countries, as they battle for survival on and off the pitch in Kansas City’s underserved Old Northeast. These young athletes struggle to overcome cultural differences, food insecurity and crime while they train to play in the nation’s most prestigious youth soccer tournament - The USA Cup.

Thank you @joshgloer for your passion, leadership, and dedication. Thank you @wavelengthprods @g10creative @dayzeroproductions @chiefs @realcurtismc for coming alongside us to bring this powerful story to the public.

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What a journey we have been on! Finally, thank you to the incredible young men featured in this documentary for sharing their stories, insights, and resilience. We are so proud of you.

Photo credit: Chiefs Photography

#chasinggoals #documentary #hopeinplay

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The USA Cup was a few years ago, but the friendships and bonds created from those instrumental months last a lifetime. This past weekend, some of the team reunited at the FIFA Fan Fest to preview a bit of the film. Having a platform to share our story means everything. Thank you to Foolish Club Studios and Kansas City for this stage, and for being a part of our journey.

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CONGRATS GRADUATES: Our mission has always remained the same: to walk alongside our youth and build a community where they can discover and pursue their God-given purpose and potential. This has always been our long-term approach to youth development.

Whether a child entered the Global Futbol Community in elementary school, middle school, or high school, our goal was to equip them with the tools they would need to thrive long after graduation. That toolbox has always included resources, opportunities, and most importantly meaningful relationships.

This is a true full-circle moment for us as we watched young men graduate after spending nearly a decade in our program. Seeing them enter our mission as kids and grow into confident, compassionate young men has been one of our greatest joys and privileges.

None of this would have been possible without our incredible coaches and volunteers. We truly have some of the most dedicated and passionate people in this city, individuals who consistently went above and beyond. They were not just coaches, but mentors, father figures, and role models who poured deeply into the lives of these boys in profound and lasting ways.

THANK YOU to every coach, assistant coach, mentor, and volunteer who gave your time, energy, and genuine care to both these boys and this mission. Your impact reaches far beyond the field.

To our graduating boys: We are so proud of you.
It has been an honor to play even a small role in your remarkable stories. Thank you for trusting us with your journey and blessing our community with your personalities, joy, resilience, and unforgettable moments. There was never a dull moment with you all.

We cherish all the years of memories on and off the field! So many laughs and joyful moments. Yet, we were there for one another as a community in the darkness of times.

As you step into this next chapter of life, know that your Global Futbol Community will always be cheering you on. No matter where life takes you, this will always be your family, and we will always be here for you.

Forever your Global Family

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Excited to announce some new partners ready to join the mission and help us finish the story. Eternally grateful. Excited beyond words. #hopeinplay #chasinggoals

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Together. #Usacup

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@23.yunginn knows where the net is. #hopeinplay #usacup

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Legends.

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Proud of this family. Your journey is just beginning. Keep working hard. Hard times come and go. Family is forever.
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#hopeinplay #usacup #soccertournament⚽️ @usacupsoccer @jimmyconrad @topdrawersoccer @risingballers @goalusa_ @deckersportsofficial

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Monday with the boys. Leaving for @usacupsoccer in three days. #hopeinplay
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#weareallthesame #usacup #globalfc

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Wednesday with the boys. #Hopeinplay

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Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing.” — Pelé

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