FC Cincinnati and FC Cincinnati Foundation have partnered with First Financial Bank, WCPO 9, and Scripps Howard Fund for the third annual month-long soccer Cleat Drive in 2025. The cleats collected will outfit local Cincinnati children for the upcoming fall soccer season. The Cleat Drive will start Monday, May 5 and run through Saturday, May 31, fans are encouraged to donate new or gently used cleats of all sizes at their nearest First Financial Bank location. At the conclusion of the drive, FC Cincinnati Foundation will distribute the cleats.
Find your nearest First Financial Bank branch where you can donate to the cleat drive here.
Fans can also give monetary donations through the Donate Now webpage at FC Cincinnati's community website, which can be found here.