FC Cincinnati Celebrates 10 Years with Community Impact Report

Club and Foundation highlight milestone year of giving, service, and investment in Greater Cincinnati

Mar. 25, 2026 at 3:30am

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FC Cincinnati and the FC Cincinnati Foundation have released their 2025 Community Impact Report, showcasing a year of significant community engagement and programming as the club celebrated its 10th anniversary. The report details how the club and Foundation reached tens of thousands of young people, expanded access to soccer and education, and raised critical funds to support initiatives across the West End and Greater Cincinnati area.

Why it matters

As a prominent professional sports franchise, FC Cincinnati has made a concerted effort to be an active and impactful community partner, using its platform and resources to invest in youth development, education, and community programs. This report highlights the tangible results of those efforts and demonstrates the club's ongoing commitment to making a difference in the lives of residents across the region.

The details

In 2025, FC Cincinnati and the FC Cincinnati Foundation delivered 827 hours of soccer programming, reached more than 12,600 youth through Soccer Unites, honored nearly 23,100 students through the Learning is Cool academic achievement initiative, and engaged more than 69,000 students in the Stay in the Game initiative to combat chronic absenteeism. The report also details the club's flagship community programs, including Soccer Unites, West End Pride, Learning is Cool, Stay in the Game!, FCC Futures, Kickology, the College Scholarship Program, and continued investment in Mini Pitches to expand safe places to play soccer.

  • FC Cincinnati and the FC Cincinnati Foundation released their 2025 Community Impact Report on March 25, 2026.
  • The report highlighted the club's 10th anniversary year in 2025.

The players

FC Cincinnati

A Major League Soccer team playing at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The club's diverse ownership group is led by controlling owner Carl H. Lindner III; as well as managing owners Meg Whitman and Dr. Griff Harsh; Scott Farmer; and George Joseph.

FC Cincinnati Foundation

The charitable arm of FC Cincinnati, focused on delivering community programs and initiatives to serve the Greater Cincinnati area.

Jeff Berding

President & Co-CEO of FC Cincinnati.

Kate Solomon

Chief Youth & Community Officer and Executive Director of the FC Cincinnati Foundation.

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What they’re saying

“We take tremendous pride in being great community partners. We don't just say 'All for Cincy,' we mean it and we live it every day.”

— Jeff Berding, President & Co-CEO, FC Cincinnati

“These events fuel everything we do. From scholarships and mini pitches to academic recognition and mentorship, the support of our fans and partners allows us to meet kids where they are to remove barriers and create opportunities.”

— Kate Solomon, Chief Youth & Community Officer and Executive Director, FC Cincinnati Foundation

What’s next

The FC Cincinnati Foundation's signature events - Served by the Pros, Ladies Lace Up, and the inaugural Celebrity Golf Classic - will all return in 2026 to continue supporting the Foundation's community programs and initiatives.

The takeaway

FC Cincinnati has demonstrated a strong commitment to being an active and impactful community partner, using its platform and resources to invest in youth development, education, and community programs across the Greater Cincinnati region. The 2025 Community Impact Report highlights the tangible results of these efforts and the club's ongoing dedication to making a difference in the lives of local residents.