The Chicago Fire's long-awaited return to full team training in June offered a sense of freshness and optimism for players, staff, and fans alike -- united in anticipation for healthier and brighter days.
Three months of virtual lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic provided ample time for stillness and reflection— time that CJ Sapong used to ensure when brighter days came, he'd be a better version of himself.
“I started a life coaching certification course at the brink of quarantine,” Sapong said. “It’s something that -- after soccer -- I feel like I can implement into various different things to bring value to people around me.