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FieldTalk
Fieldtalk is an independent California soccer newsroom covering the game from the grassroots to the professional level. Since 2018, we have produced original reporting that highlights the players, clubs, communities, and organizations shaping soccer across California and beyond.
Our mission is to connect communities through trusted journalism, celebrating the people and stories that make the beautiful game possible
Our Story
Fieldtalk was founded to give grassroots soccer the coverage it deserves. While professional football dominates headlines, countless stories from local communities, youth programs, amateur leagues, and community organizations often go untold.
Today, we cover every level of the game—from neighborhood fields to the world's biggest stages—telling the stories that inspire, inform, and connect the soccer community.
OUR TEAM
Our newsroom is made up of writers, editors, photographers, videographers, and storytellers who share a passion for soccer and community journalism. Together, we produce original reporting that informs, celebrates, and preserves the stories behind the game.
Karen Nunez
Writer
Karen Nunez grew up as a passionate Chivas fan, attending games with her family and joining the Chivas supporter’s club at 15. She played on a local soccer team, forming lasting friendships and deepening her love for the sport. Now, she writes for Fieldtalk, covering local professional and amateur soccer.
Itzel Calleja
Photographer
Itzel thrives on taking risks and exploring the world. Her passion for photography began by chance, snapping a few shots at a pickup soccer game with a small camera. What started as fun quickly became an obsession as she immersed herself in capturing moments both on the field and beyond. Photography is now her greatest joy, but her true calling lies in traveling and documenting the world’s beauty. Every shot she takes reflects her adventurous spirit, making her born to capture life’s fleeting moments
