Intentional Sports to host 1st annual Fútbol Festival in Chicago

Non-profit organization brings children together for a day of soccer and community.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 12:19am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a soccer game, with players and the ball broken down into sharp, overlapping shapes and planes of vibrant colors like blue, green, and orange.The Intentional Sports Fútbol Festival aims to bring the joy and community of soccer to children in Chicago through a day of games, activities, and friendly competition.Chicago Today

Intentional Sports, a non-profit organization, is hosting its first-ever Fútbol Festival on Saturday in Chicago. The event will feature soccer activities and games for children, as well as an Intentional Cup match between CPD Soccer and Wheeling Soccer Academy at 11 a.m.

Why it matters

The Fútbol Festival aims to get more children involved in soccer and promote community engagement through the sport. Intentional Sports is a non-profit focused on using sports as a tool for positive youth development.

The details

The Fútbol Festival will take place on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Intentional Sports Campus in Chicago. Registration is open for the event, which will feature soccer activities and games for children. The highlight of the day will be the Intentional Cup match between the CPD Soccer team and the Wheeling Soccer Academy, scheduled for 11 a.m.

  • The Fútbol Festival will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
  • The Intentional Cup match is scheduled for 11 a.m. on the day of the festival.

The players

Intentional Sports

A non-profit organization that uses sports, particularly soccer, as a tool for positive youth development and community engagement.

Gabe Garcia

The Director of Soccer at Intentional Sports, who will be speaking about the event.

Dr. Neeraj Patel

The Director of Orthopaedic Health Disparity & Community Outreach Programs and Co-Director of the Sports Medicine & Performance Program at Lurie Children's, who will also be speaking about the event.

CPD Soccer

A soccer team that will be participating in the Intentional Cup match at the Fútbol Festival.

Wheeling Soccer Academy

A soccer academy that will be participating in the Intentional Cup match at the Fútbol Festival.

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What they’re saying

“Registration is open for the Fútbol Festival. It will be held Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Intentional Sports Campus, 1841 N. Laramie Ave., Chicago.”

— Gabe Garcia, Director of Soccer at Intentional Sports

“The Intentional Cup match between CPD Soccer and Wheeling Soccer Academy will kick off at 11 a.m.”

— Gabe Garcia, Director of Soccer at Intentional Sports

What’s next

More information about the Fútbol Festival and registration can be found on the Intentional Sports website.

The takeaway

The Intentional Sports Fútbol Festival is an opportunity for children in the Chicago community to come together, play soccer, and engage with their local non-profit organization dedicated to using sports for positive youth development.