Real Colorado Soccer Announces Landmark Partnership with CommonSpirit Health
August 20th, 2025
Dear Real Colorado Families,
Welcome to Fall season! We’re getting everything ready for a great fall, after a busy summer — our ‘08 girls National team won an ECNL National Championship, our ‘12 girls Red team reach the USY Presidents Cup Championships, we served over a 1000 kids at summer camps and saw our ‘08 and ‘07/’06 boys Academy teams reach the semi’s and quarterfinals of the MLS Next Championships.
While our players were doing great things on the field this summer, we were working on an exciting partnership agreement that honors our commitment to offering the best youth soccer experience in the game, including providing excellent health and well-being resources for our players and their families.
I’m excited to share that Real Colorado Soccer, one of the nation’s top youth soccer clubs, has entered into a four-year partnership with CommonSpirit Health, a premier provider of health care and sports medicine services. Through this agreement, CommonSpirit Health becomes the Official Health Care Partner of Real Colorado Soccer.
"At Real, we're committed to offering the best youth soccer experience in the game, and that includes providing excellent health and well-being resources for our players and their families," said Jared Spires, Chief Executive Officer, Real Colorado Soccer. "We’re very excited to partner with CommonSpirit to give our families a new resource in our communities to help them nurture their health, both on and off the field."
Real Colorado Soccer serves more than 5,000 players ranging from 5-year-old recreational players to U19 Elite players. This partnership will provide comprehensive health and wellness resources to players and their families.
“Colorado thrives on the energy and passion of its athletes, and as a healthcare provider deeply rooted in this community, we understand the vital role high-quality, compassionate care plays in their success," said Andrew Gaasch, Mountain Region President. "Our partnership with Real Colorado Soccer is a testament to our commitment to supporting the health and well-being of these athletes, their coaches, and their families."
Key Partnership Highlights:
Medical Care: CommonSpirit Health will provide medical care for practices and games, ensuring the health and safety of Real Colorado Soccer athletes.
Elite Athlete Support: The partnership will help Real Colorado's elite athletes take their game to the next level through specialized medical support and services. CommonSpirit will provide a Medical Director and dedicated Athletic Trainers to support the Club, in addition to a network of elite Sports Medicine providers.
Health and Wellness Education: CommonSpirit Health will deliver valuable training, health, and wellness tips to players and parents throughout the season via a dedicated newsletter.
Kit Sponsorship: CommonSpirit Health will be prominently featured on the front of all Real Colorado Soccer club kits.
This partnership underscores Real Colorado Soccer's commitment to providing a comprehensive youth soccer experience, focusing on player development, community engagement, and the overall well-being of its members. As you start fall, we know it’s a busy time with back-to-school, shifts in routine and busy schedules. As you adjust, know that we’ve put a great partnership in place to ensure it’s a healthy season for your player, and that you’re part of a soccer club that is investing in resources that will evolve our club into the only place you’d want to be in Colorado.
Jared Spires
CEO, Real Colorado Soccer
About Real Colorado Soccer
Founded in 1986, Real Colorado Soccer is a nonprofit, community-based organization committed to helping each player learn, grow, and celebrate his or her love of the game. We are dedicated to developing character, integrity, and personal growth for the youth player, student athlete, and future leader. We serve our community by continuing a tradition of fun and excellence in developing players, coaches and teams. Visit us at Realcolorado.net.
About CommonSpirit Health
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system. Learn more at commonspirit.org.