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

Verde Valle was filled with smiles, excitement, and plenty 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 evident. The children took their seats in the stands to watch Guadalajara’s training session 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 each time the players came close to their section.

The wait also had its fun moments. 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 winning team they identify with.

The moment to meet 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, one that stood out was José’s, who arrived at Verde Valle with one very clear dream: to meet RaúlRangel. The boy shared that the rojiblanco goalkeeper is his favorite player. What’s more, he also plays as a goalkeeper and dreams of following in his footsteps someday. 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 emotion on his face showed just how special that encounter was.

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

An experience that will stay in their memory

What began as a visit to Verde Valle ended up becoming 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 was a chance to get close to their idols, share time with them, and feel 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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