Our Team
Paul Chatfield
Paul’s passion for soccer runs deep—from playing in college and supporting Manchester City to competing in leagues across Lansing. He founded Real Lansing FC and has guided it from a simple idea to a fully organized, community-centered soccer club.
As Technical and Executive Director, Paul provides leadership across the club’s playing philosophy, formations, player development, and recruitment. He supports and mentors coaches, ensuring consistency in training and development across all age groups.
Committed to continued growth, Paul recently earned his U.S. Soccer C License. He coaches multiple teams, contributes to nearly every dimension of the club’s operations, and serves on the Board of Directors as Vice President.
Our U15 team coach Hesham has guided youth soccer teams across the Lansing region for years, and recently joined Real Lansing FC to help build our coaching staff. He brings a focus on positive, direct play with the players supporting each other as they work as a team.
Hesham Abdullah
Oscar Castañeda
Oscar Castañeda joined RLFC in the Spring of 2025 helping with the U15 team. During the Fall 2026 he coached the U11 boys team, which had a successful undefeated season in the Capital Area Soccer League. Oscar has been coaching in the Lansing Area since 1999 at multiple levels and ages, from CASL to high school, boys and girls. Currently he also coaches at Lansing Catholic High School.