Centro Romero

Dear Supporters of The YSI Foundation,​ We would like to take this opportunity to update you on the progress The YSI Foundation has made in bringing YSI soccer programming to kids in under-resourced communities. Thanks to your generous support, our inaugural March 2022 Galazo raised close to $16,000. The board of The YSI Foundation thanks you again…

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Second Annual Fundraiser “Galazo”

Second Annual Founraiser The YSI Foundation’s Galazo! Join us on March 3rd at Chicago Theater Works as YSI families and friends come together to create positive change for Chicago children. 7pm – 11pm.Live Entertainment | Open Bar & Appetizers | 50/50 Raffle (cash only) | Silent Auction (Cocktail Attire Encouraged.) Our first gala, the “Galazo”, was…

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DAVID FEINGBERG

DAVID FEINBERG Board Member David Feinberg joined CCLF in 2021 as the Director of Coaching and Knowledge Transfer. In this role, David is responsible for the strategic implementation of CCLF’s technical expertise and special programs to build community development capacity and support Chicagoland’s thriving communities. He brings a deep knowledge of nonprofit real estate development…

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NEIL VINCENT

NEIL VINCENT Board Member Neil is the father of player Dylan Vincent (2012), who has been playing with YSI since 2017. Originally from New Orleans, Neil moved to Chicago in 1995 to pursue a doctorate at the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Jane Addams College of Social Work. He is a Professor of Social Work…

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WIL MATTHEWS​

WIL MATTHEWS Board Member Wil Matthews’ YSI partnership is with his two kids, Oliver (2014) and Santiago (2017).  Wil is an Executive Director in Audit Services for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Montana Compliance Department.   Wil oversees audit engagements, compliance with internal and external policies and procedures, and drives…

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JOSE PIÑA “PECO”

JOSE PIñA “PECO” Board Member, CO-FOUNDER José Piña grew up in Chile and has played soccer all his life. He holds that South American passion for “the beautiful game.” In Chile he played at college level and until recently, he played at the highest amateur level in the State of Illinois. In 2011, Peco graduated…

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ROLANDO PAZ “ROLO”​

ROLANDO PAZ “ROLO” Board Member, CO-FOUNDER Rolando Paz grew up in Puerto Cortes, Honduras, and moved to New York City at the age of 14. He played for multiple amateur teams and leagues at competitive levels. He was named “Rookie of the Year” his first year playing for City College of New York (CCNY) and…

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JOAQUIN URIBE “KINI”​

Joaquin Uribe “Kini” Board Member, CO-FOUNDER Joaquin developed as a player throughout the farm systems of various professional soccer teams in Spain. Since moving to the USA at the age of 20, Joaquin has, and continues to play fo fun. He coached the Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer Teams at Alcott Elementary School in Chicago, as…

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Schedule 1

Schedule X Days Hours Minutes Seconds This is Schedule X. The timer above displays when this schedule will start. Below you will find more information pertaining to this schedule. Any questions? Contact us at theysifoundation@gmail.com Clicking here will bring you to the PDF version of the schedule The pricing information for this schdule is as follows:…

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