CINCINNATI – Coming off a night in which the club set a USL single-season attendance record this past Saturday, FC Cincinnati has announced it will collaborate with Procter & Gamble and the Cincinnati Recreation Foundation as Community Partners to provide free co-ed soccer programs for children.

Designed for youth who would otherwise not have an opportunity to participate in organized soccer programs, the outreach effort will include instruction from FC Cincinnati’s professional players.

“The Cincinnati Recreation Commission is excited to be part of this community partnership as a means to leverage our commitment of providing health and wellness activities to our citizens,” said Daniel Betts, CRC director.

The Cincinnati Recreation Foundation is the non-profit arm of the Cincinnati Recreation Commission and advocates to promote CRC’s efforts to provide quality recreation opportunities throughout Cincinnati.

The clubs players will be “coaches” to the youth through the summer program, with CRC employees taking part as support staff.

The days include various “stations” at which FCC and CRC staff work together to educate children on health and soccer. Age-divided scrimmages end each day and give the children opportunity to implement their newly-learned skills. Each day also includes a guest speaker focusing on healthy living.

The club also announced the addition to its group of sponsors with the additions of Dr. David Beck, the Official Team Dentist of the team; Ignition Athletic Performance Group, the Official Performance Partner of FC Cincinnati; Sperry Van Ness, Uncle Bob’s Storage and Dunkin’ Donuts.