The 2026 World Cup might be wrapping up this summer, but we are just getting started!

We are thrilled to announce that Orthodoxy Today is teaming up with Orthodox Youth & Young Adult Ministries (OYM) and their Outdoor Orthodoxy initiative to bring you our first-ever Orthodox Soccer Clinic!

We’ve been working hard behind the scenes for months, and trust us—you won't want to miss this.

Our competitive edge: We are incredibly blessed to confirm that a former Chicago Fire coach and player is joining us! He will be hanging out with the kids and sharing how soccer is way more than just a game—it’s an awesome way to build a faithful Christian life.

Check out the game plan below and lock in your spot before they are all gone!

Do I need to pay to play? There is a small registration fee to help offset our expenses. Book your spot for $20 per child, adults are free! To make the event more attainable for large families, we cap the family rate at $60. Lunch for all children and adults is included! 🎟️

What can you expect? An absolute blast for both kids and adults! We are combining high-energy sports with our faith, all while enjoying the great outdoors. ☀️

When and where? Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 25! We will be kicking off from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Heritage Park (100 Community Blvd, Wheeling, IL 60090). 📍

What age group? This is for kids aged 5–12. Got younger siblings? They can kick the ball around in our dedicated kiddie zone! 🧸 Older siblings? Come hang out, cheer kids on, or score some volunteer hours by helping us run the show! 🙌

Anything planned for the adults? Yes! If you’re not watching your kids play, you are welcome to mingle in the adjacent shelter where we will have plenty of coffee and stimulating round table discussions for the adults. ☕️🗣️

Don't have young kids? You can still join the team! Pass this invite along to anyone who might love it, or sign up to volunteer with us. We always need extra hands on deck! 🤝

What should I bring? Water! 💧July heat will be significant. We will have a central water station (or multiple), but we encourage all kids to bring their own bottle. Parents, please bring chairs and umbrellas 🏖️— outdoor seating will not be provided. Bring your own soccer ball!⚽

Will there be food? Absolutely! A catered lunch is provided for both children and adults. We will also have plenty of coffee, a water station and light snacks available throughout the event. 🍔🍕

REGISTRATION TIP:
As we're working out the kinks in our registration page, you will be asked to enter an email address and phone number for each child. Please use your own email and phone number in these fields, and excuse the redundancy!

Families with more than three children, contact us for discount code: [email protected]

We can not wait to kick this off and we hope to see you all there!