I’m Dan O’Brien, VP of Partnerships for Cascades FC. In my role, I work to develop relationships with businesses and organizations that want to support the club and community we’re building. My goal is to help them find meaningful ways to get involved, from match day activations to youth and community programs, and to make sure every partnership delivers real value for both sides.  

My professional background is in advertising and marketing, including more than 20 years in broadcast sales.  My personal background is as a player (many years ago) and as a fan of the beautiful game.

I grew up in Eugene and played soccer at Santa Clara University before returning to Oregon in 1990.  I met my wife in Portland, OR, and in 1995 we moved back to Eugene, where we have lived and worked since, raising our two kids (and a few dogs).

The chance to help build Cascades FC into a true community asset, bring new life to the historic site of Civic Park, and support KIDSPORTS was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up!

Favorite book – A River Runs Through It
Favorite season – Fall
Favorite food – Pizza
Favorite (other than Cascades FC!) soccer club – Timbers