DGS United
We believe in the power of the beautiful game to bring fans together in community to Do Good Stuff for our community.
Together, we:
- foster a soccer community in Minnesota that creates positive change together,
- organize volunteer events and raise funds for housing services and other community initiatives,
- collect basic necessities for our neighbors at fan events, and
- empower the charitable and volunteer efforts of MNUFC, its fans, and Supporter Groups.
We are building a stronger, more inclusive Twin Cities community through soccer, service and neighborly support.
DGS United is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer organization.
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Our Board
BRANDON
St. Paul native and lifelong passion for the game at all levels, Brandon is committed to leaving his community a better place than he found it. He believes soccer has the power to bring people together.
Favorite MN way to Do Good Stuff – MN Adopt-a-Drain
Soccer movie recommendation: Sunderland till I die
Soccer memory: autographs and photo-op with Christian Ramirez at the National Sports Center
Why I volunteer with DGS – I have found no better way to combine my passions for service and the sport I love
CASEY
A life-long soccer fan and player, Casey enjoys cheering MNUFC from the Wonderwall with family and watches Tottenham matches with her dog. Casey brings an interest in sustainable community development and community engagement to the DGS board.
Favorite MN way to Do Good Stuff - Our Streets MPLS
Soccer movie recommendation - Shaolin Soccer (2001)
Why I volunteer with DGS –
C.C.
Born and raised in Minneapolis, C.C. is a die-hard Minnesotan. She grew to love soccer watching her now-husband play in college, attended countless practices and games watching her kids play, and now is routinely surprised by her passion for a professional sport. She’s spent her career working with purpose-driven organizations that promote stronger, healthier communities.
Favorite way to Do Good Stuff: Supporting Minneapolis Public Schools in different ways
Favorite soccer memory: There are too many to count! Maybe the Loons first official MLS game in 2017 in all the snow.
Why I volunteer with DGS: Soccer brings people from across the world together in a shared experience, and volunteering can do that too.
JOSH
A native Midwesterner, Josh has been in the Twin Cities for 30+ years with soccer a constant -- playing on rec teams with his wife, managing his daughter's club team, and attending as many matches as he can - whether it's MLS, USLW, USL2, UPSL or NPSL. When he's not at a game or working at his day job as a trademark attorney, Josh volunteers for a number of local organizations, particularly those with an emphasis on food insecurity.
Favorite MN way to Do Good Stuff – Volunteering with family at Second Harvest Heartland. "At the end of a two-hour shift we can literally see the number of meals we helped make available for our neighbors. And loading pallets is a great workout!"
Soccer memory: My first Loons game in Blaine with my daughter in 2015.
Why I volunteer with DGS – I volunteer with DGS because it's a great way to combine two things I'm passionate about, community service and our Loons!
KATRINA
Katrina is a California transplant who loves everything about Minnesota. Introduced to soccer as a youth soccer parent, Katrina and her husband, Hal, are ‘ridiculous’ soccer fans including being MNUFC regulars with friends. Katrina brings two decades of prior board experience to the DGS board.
Favorite MN way to Do Good Stuff: Reading Partners with the Northside Achievement Zone
Soccer Memory: The feeling of community while attending a Bundesliga 2 FC Nürnberg game. The bonfires, the flares and a fan-filled train ride to and from town to the stadium.
Why I volunteer with DGS: “MNUFC fans care about their community. I want DGS to be a trusted partner of fans and the team so we can do tons of good together in our community.”
Contact Us
Want to get involved or have a suggestion or idea for how we can Do Good Stuff, let us know. We can’t wait to hear from you!