Jorge Vergara Foundation children enjoyed a special day at Verde Valle | OneFootball

Verde Valle was filled with smiles, excitement, and lots of hope! As part of the activities between Chivas and Fundación Jorge Vergara, Guadalajara welcomed 30 girls and boys from Poncitlán, Jalisco, specifically from the communities of Mezcala and San Pedro Itzicán, who enjoyed a very special morning with the Rebaño.

This visit is part of the Pásala program, an initiative that uses sports as a tool to promote peacebuilding, self-care, and community coexistence by providing spaces that help transform their environment and strengthen their bonds.

A morning to experience Chivas up close

From the moment they arrived at Verde Valle, the excitement was clear. The children took their seats in the stands to watch Guadalajara training and followed every detail of what was happening on the field. Every shot, play, and goal sparked a reaction from the stands. Their eyes followed the ball from side to side, while smiles appeared whenever the players came near their section.

The wait also had moments of fun. Games like rock, paper, scissors made the time more enjoyable and allowed the visitors to spend time together. During the morning, several shared what it means to them to be Chivahermanos. Some inherited their love for Guadalajara from their families; others found in the Rebaño a historically successful team they identify with.

The moment they met their idols

After training came one of the most anticipated moments: spending time with the Guadalajara players. Santiago Sandoval and Miguel Gómez were among the first to come over, and shortly after they were joined by Efraín Álvarez, Luis Romo, Brian Gutiérrez, KevinCastañeda, Ricardo Marín, Samir Inda, RaúlRangel, and other Rojiblancos. There were photos, autographs, hugs, and lots of smiles.

Among all those stories, José’s stood out. He arrived at Verde Valle with one very clear dream: to meet RaúlRangel. The boy shared that the rojiblanco goalkeeper is his favorite player. On top of that, he also plays as a goalkeeper and dreams of following in his footsteps one day. The wait was worth it. When Raúl came over, José was able to hug his idol, get his jersey signed, and spend a few moments with him. The excitement on his face showed just how special that meeting was.

However, the surprise did not end there. The Rojiblanco goalkeeper had prepared several pairs of signed cleats to hand out to the children, and he also took advantage of the time together to share advice with those who, like José, dream of becoming soccer players.

An experience that will stay in their memory

What began as a visit to Verde Valle turned into a morning they will hardly ever forget. For the girls and boys in the Pásala program, being at Guadalajara’s home meant much more than watching a training session: it meant getting close to their idols, sharing time with them, and feeling like part of the Rojiblanca family.

Through Fundación Jorge Vergara, Chivas continues to use sports as a vehicle to connect with new generations, pass on values, and create experiences capable of leaving a lasting mark. This time, Verde Valle was the setting where several rojiblanco dreams came true.Photo gallery of today’s experience at Verde Valle

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