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Kaig was featured on Alicia Jessop’s Ruling Sports Podcast.

We’re stoked to share this amazing article from The Oregonian that covers PCFC, Coach Kaig, and why we do what we do.

“When I heard about PCFC and what they are trying to create I immediately knew I wanted to be involved and was really excited to have the opportunity to coach for PCFC. It’s really special to be part of a club that is so openly inclusive and is so focused on providing a positive environment for players.”

“PCFC means everything to me because they are my second family. They are there for their players and make sure no player feels left out. PCFC is important to our community because we treat each other like a family.

PCFC is pleased to be recognized by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for our ongoing work to promote participation in youth sports with the "aim to unite U.S. youth sports culture around a shared vision: that one day, all youth will have the opportunity, motivation, and access to play sports." (ODPHP, 2022)

Portland Community Football is one of the grant recipients from the Trail Blazers Foundation! The Portland Trail Blazer Foundation has awarded 35 grants to local nonprofit organizations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington…

A team is more than the 11 players on the field or the game-changers on the sidelines. A team is made from the community surrounding our players, from our parents to coaches, to our Board and donors working tirelessly to ensure our PCFC youth players have equitable opportunities to gain experiences on and off the field. Will you help join our cause?

PCFC stands in solidarity with LGBTQ+ individuals and youths' right to live freely as they are, even during the ongoing struggle of discrimination and injustice.

Hey there! I’m JD, the newest staff member at PCFC. Being a Black man in Portland who was raised here, played soccer here, and has seen the gentrification of the city, as well as the lack of equitable ideas, opportunities, and positions of power for the BIPOC community…

In this personal note from PCFC’s founder and executive director, Kaig Lightner remarks on 2021 as a watershed year. One of our youth players, Alex, also makes a visually stunning appearance!

This beautiful short documentary was created by Life is Short Films in 2019. Hear directly from families and players about why they love PCFC. Together we’re creating a more accessible and inclusive culture for kids who want to compete at the club soccer level.