In February, Andriy Berezovchuk was coaching a professional team in Ukraine, just two miles from the Russian border. Then, the war began. Now, he's coaching an amateur soccer team in Chicago.
Just nine months ago, he and his family were forced to leave their hometown, as Russian tanks moved in. SUBSCRIBE TO FOX 32 CHICAGO ON YOUTUBE FOR MORE CONTENT
In February, he was coaching a professional team in Ukraine, just two miles from the Russian border. Then, the war began. He, his wife and their three children packed three small bags and drove to Poland. From there, they moved to Germany and then the U.S. In a twist of fate, he was introduced to the Edgewater Castle Football Club. They needed a coach. He was beyond qualified for the job.
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