Soccer has been my heartbeat since childhood and continues to shape my life today. I’m Seattle‑born but Portland‑made, welcomed here by a community whose love for the game was powerful, even when the quality of league and fields didn’t match its passion. That gap made it clear to me that this community deserved better. brkthr is an ode to the people and built to reflect Portland’s uniqueness, inclusivity, and heart through the game we love. It’s a long‑held dream, and I’m excited to watch Portland claim it as its own.

Born and raised in Portland, I spent much of my childhood on a soccer field. But as the game became more about pressure than play, I lost the connection that made me love it in the first place. Years later, I found my way back through something bigger than soccer itself: the people. The joy of playing without expectation, the conversations after the final whistle, and the community that naturally forms around the pitch reminded me why the game matters. brkthr is my way of giving that feeling a home—a place that celebrates not just soccer, but the people it brings together.