MEET KICKOFF COFFEE CO.
Founded by soccer people for soccer people, Kickoff Coffee is the drink that fuels the Women in Soccer network, and specifically, our Coffee & Progress events. Partnering with Kickoff Coffee Co. was an easy decision for the WIS team; they are women-founded, women-led, supported by allyship, philanthropic in spirit and rooted in growing access to the beautiful game.
MEET THE FOUNDERS:
Melissa Ortiz, former professional soccer player, olympian, on-camera host, social media influencer, and TV soccer analyst/broadcaster.
Christian Ortiz (Melissa’s brother), former collegiate soccer player, youth soccer coach, community organizer, and human rights activist.
Rasha Qumsiyeh, Rasha’s passion for soccer comes mainly from its power to unite people from around the globe, regardless of who you are or where you come from. She also values the power it has to heal and transform the lives of many refugees and immigrants by connecting the beautiful game and its people.
“We’re Colombian so coffee has always been a part of our culture and in our blood. A year ago my brother just sort of pitched a business idea and it instantly became a matrix in my mind of passions coming together…soccer AND coffee! What’s not to love!?”
– Melissa Ortiz, Co-Founder Kickoff Coffee Co.
KICKOFF COFFEE CO. MISSION:
Celebrate the beautiful game through top-quality artisan roasted coffee while giving back through each bag.
They have roasts for all different taste buds, and bags that support all different causes – head over to kickoffcoffeeco.com and get the bag that suits your style. WIS members receive a 15% discount; use code WIS15 at checkout.
Today, Kickoff Coffee Co. has supported the Women in Soccer community from donations to live event activations, and beyond. Here are some examples of the incredible work we have done and continue to do together:
- Co-Founder Melissa tells us what it’s like to transition off the field into a freelance and entrepreneurial lifestyle
- Kickoff Coffee Co. gets behind the WIS 2022 Pitch It Contest prizes
- Kickoff is the fuel behind our Coffee & Progress quarterly events
Get your favorite bag of Kickoff Coffee Co. today!
