The Baker Family Foundation recently had the honor of presenting two athletes selected to receive the Josh Brown Youth Memorial Soccer Scholarship: Victoria Flores-Ramirez and Jordan Rodriguez, both who currently play for Oregon Surf FC. This is the second year the Baker family has had the opportunity to recognize local youth soccer players with this very meaningful scholarship.
Josh Brown tragically lost his life in an auto accident on December 25, 2023. He was the beloved nephew of Marc Baker, founder of Elliott, Powell, Baden & Baker.
Josh was known for his two great passions: playing soccer and coaching young athletes in the game he loved. In his memory, his family established the Josh Brown Memorial Youth Scholarship Fund.
This scholarship provides full financial support for two or more young players each year who demonstrate a strong passion for soccer but may otherwise be unable to participate at the club level without assistance. 100% of all donations go directly toward covering the costs of club soccer for these deserving athletes, helping to carry on Josh’s legacy of mentorship, inclusion, and love for the game.
“We are so proud to be able to keep the memory of Josh Brown alive with the Josh Brown Memorial Youth Soccer Scholarship program” says EPB&B President and Josh’s Uncle. “Supporting his passion of playing and coaching the beautiful game of soccer by providing scholarships to kids that cover the cost of a year of club soccer expense is a meaningful gift to our family.”
Here is more about the outstanding 2025 JBYMSS recipients.
