About Our Ministry
From youth development to high-level competition, from local communities to international partnerships, we use soccer as a tool to create connection, foster growth, and invest in people.
Brilla Soccer Ministries exists to impact lives through soccer. From youth development to high-level competition, from local communities to international partnerships, we use soccer as a tool to create connection, foster growth, and invest in people.
Soccer opens doors. It builds trust, creates shared experiences, and brings people together in powerful ways. At Brilla, soccer is not the end goal — it is the starting point. Through coaching, mentorship, competition, and service, we walk alongside individuals and families with the hope of seeing lives strengthened, faith deepened, and futures shaped for the glory of God.
Our mission is to use the relationships built through soccer to share the gospel of Jesus Christ and to disciple leaders who will impact their communities for the Kingdom of God.
Brilla's ministry is expressed through several connected initiatives, including competitive teams, youth programs, urban outreach, camps, and global partnerships. While each expression looks different, the purpose remains the same: impacting lives through soccer and pointing people to Christ.
At the heart of Brilla is a belief that people matter more than results. Our values shape how we lead, how we serve, and how we show up in the communities we are part of. While soccer is our platform, our ultimate goal is eternal impact.
At a Glance
Our Mission
Brilla Soccer Ministries uses soccer as a platform to build relationships, share the gospel of Jesus Christ, and disciple leaders — impacting lives for the Kingdom of God through the game of soccer.
This Year
NextGen: Celebrating 30 years of Brilla and 20 years in the league, while looking forward to who's next.
Leadership
US-Based Staff

Rusty Bryant
Executive Director

Scott Taylor
Vice President of Operations

Micheal Azira
Head Coach, Mississippi Brilla FC
What We Do
Our Programs
Get In Touch
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