Chicago Fire Foundation

He is passionate about the Foundation's work bringing children from underserved neighborhoods into the sport of soccer and into a positive team environment. Kevin is excited to expand that impact across Chicagoland as the Foundation scales with partners like McDonald's to reach even more youth.

Cadwell, a highly experienced executive with 27 years’ experience in professional soccer/football, is responsible for overseeing all the Fire’s youth programs in addition to managing all community and commercial relationships within the football industry. As part of his role, Cadwell has dedicated his career to growing the sport of soccer and the identity of the Fire across the state of Illinois and beyond.

Spanning two continents and three decades Cadwell has spent his entire working life as a player, coach, and now executive at the highest levels of the game. Cadwell began his career as a schoolboy professional with Aston Villa Football Club and England Schoolboys prior to attending Manchester Metropolitan University where he graduated with a degree in Education & Sports Management.

A native of Whitehaven in England’s idyllic Lake District Cadwell currently resides in Chicago, Illinois with his wife Nicole and two dogs Ole and Celia.

A business owner and coach, he has seen firsthand how soccer teaches young people life lessons, builds confidence and creates a sense of belonging. Keith serves to give back to the game and to help the Foundation expand programs that strengthen communities across Chicagoland. He is especially looking forward to the growth of the PLAYS program in partnership with McDonald's.

Board service allows him to advocate for three things he loves dearly: the PLAYS kids, the Chicago Fire Football Club and the city of Chicago. Matthew looks forward to the continued expansion of PLAYS to more Chicago schools, the ongoing progress of The 78 and the continued success of the Men in Red.

After 15 years working for the Chicago Fire, he joined the board to give back and support one of the most special parts of the club. John is excited to see the growth and opportunities the Foundation and the Fire will bring to young children across Chicago in the years ahead.

A Grayslake, Illinois resident and longtime Fire supporter, he believes in the power of sports to shape lives. He brings his operations and finance experience to the Foundation. Jason is eager to help turn soccer's growing momentum into lasting impact by building the infrastructure and partnerships that expand youth development, education and access to the game in underserved communities.

A four-year starter and captain at Indiana University, she learned through soccer the teamwork, resilience and leadership that have guided her career as a general counsel and C-suite business partner. Carly believes every young person deserves that same opportunity and brings her expertise in governance, strategy and organization-building to the Foundation. She is most excited about the Chicago Fire's new stadium and the visibility, partners and opportunities it will bring to the Foundation's work.

A Chicago resident and lifelong soccer fan, he serves to give back to the city and club that has given him so many opportunities. Grant is excited to help grow soccer in Chicago and to strengthen the Fire's role as a leader in community engagement across MLS.

Soccer has been a lifelong passion, and the board gives him a meaningful way to stay connected to the game while helping young people across Chicago grow on and off the field. David is most excited to see the PLAYS program grow and to see the far-reaching impact the new stadium will have on the Club, the community and Chicago's youth.

Based in Los Angeles, he serves to help grow the game of soccer in underrepresented communities across Chicagoland and is most excited to watch the PLAYS program grow.

Board service has let him see and directly support the impact of the nationally recognized PLAYS program, which brings soccer and positive experiences to Chicago kids and families from the city's most underserved communities. Since Joe Mansueto acquired the club and made the Foundation a cornerstone of how it gives back, Allen has been excited by the work ahead, including the challenge from Mr. Mansueto and McDonald's to double the reach of PLAYS.