Bring it in! We’re so glad you’re part of the WIS squad. Women in Soccer is a growing network of professionals who work or want to work in soccer. Our community helps professionals thrive by highlighting industry leaders, connecting people to job opportunities, professional resources, and, most importantly, each other! To welcome you into the […]
WIS squad, we’re so excited to announce the first-of-its-kind Women in Soccer Leadership Scholarship in partnership with the Global Institute of Sport! By teaming up with GIS, we’re able to offer one WIS member the opportunity to win a full-ride tuition scholarship to GIS’s MSc Football Business program. GIS is a leading destination for Master’s […]
At the 2024 WIS Career Fair, we hosted our first-ever coaching-specific career events. Throughout events, you heard from trailblazing coaches and met with recruiters eager to hire WIS members for their squads. Keep leveling up your professional game by diving into this multi-media 2024 Career Fair for Coaches Toolkit. You’ll find everything from event panel […]
An issue that all businesses must always grapple with, is classifying the individuals performing work. Generally, there are two (2) types of individuals performing work: (1) Independent Contractors (1099) and (2) Employees (W-2). Some businesses see independent contractors as a beneficial classification for many reasons, namely the business does not have to pay employment taxes […]
Hey squad, huddle in and join us in giving the warmest welcome to Grace Ahrens, our newest addition to the WIS HQ family! We’re thrilled to announce Grace as the Executive Director of Women in Soccer, where she’s now your go-to teammate for everything concerning the daily running of our network. Whether you have questions […]
In less than a month, a Federal law will take effect that will impact many organizations that do business in the U.S. – the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The CTA is designed to capture information on each entity, its beneficial owners, and those persons who file or direct the filing for the formation of the […]
Lisa, can you tell us about SoccerEX and why it was important to you to be there? SoccerEx is a global soccer networking event providing leading soccer professionals with a platform to strengthen business relationships that will enhance the game. At this year’s event, there were a lot of unforgettable moments for me! I think […]
A common misconception is that individuals paid on a salary basis are not entitled to overtime. Another common miscommunication is that if an employee earns a high salary, then that exempts them from earning overtime. Both of these misconceptions are governed by the FLSA. Lately, the Fair Labor Standards Act has been in the news. On September […]
By: Susie Cirilli, Labor & Employment Shareholder, Flaster Greenberg and Jennifer Johnson, Real Estate Shareholder, Flaster Greenberg Soccer is seeing unprecedented expansion in the U.S., on both the men’s and women’s side. As discussed in previous blogs professionalizing the women’s game is vital to its survival. A crucial piece of this is real estate. As […]
“Tough Coaches” at the professional level or college level garner reputations on their own. As sports become more professional and retain a formal structure, it is essential for clubs to understand the line between a “tough coach” and a “hostile work environment.” HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT BASICS Elements As always, let’s begin with the basics. In […]