Co-hosted by the City of Rochester and the Rochester City Soccer League, we are excited to announce the 2nd annual Champions of Change Summit on May 15-16, 2026.

Champions of Change is a two-day World Cup–aligned experience designed to build the future of soccer in Rochester, NY.

Leveraging the momentum of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the 20-year anniversary of the Rochester Community Sports Complex – one of the first soccer-specific stadiums in the country – this event brings together youth, coaches, families, civic leaders, and national soccer stakeholders to create lasting opportunity through sport.

This milestone is not only a celebration of the past, but a call to action to reimagine the facility as a year-round, high-quality space for youth development, workforce pathways, and community engagement.

The weekend connects on-field development with off-field leadership—using soccer as a platform to deliver real outcomes for youth, families, and the Rochester community.