The United Soccer League (USL) is the largest and fastest-growing professional soccer organization in North America and has more than a decade of experience uniting people by bringing the world’s game to communities across the United States and Canada. The organization is built on a dynamic model of international soccer and counts more than 125 […]
WIS WINS are our way of saying, “Hey Members, you’re crushing it!” And for you to see the amazing impact the network is having on women in and around the game like @andreapilarrrr. JOB HAT TRICK ALERT! Dre is the first in our squad to earn a job hat trick ???? from producing “Swapping Kits with […]
MISSION New Mexico United was founded on the premise of supporting every single New Mexican who loves the beautiful game. The Somos Unidos Foundation diversity program launched in June 2020 to further that exact mission. The aim of the diversity fellowship is to create supportive pathways for women and people of color to thrive […]
Brooklyn City F.C has a unique club culture that uses the beautiful game to unify all of Brooklyn’s diverse micro-communities. The club fosters a supportive and professional environment with multiple entry points so that there is a place for everyone to play. Brooklyn City F.C. puts community first and ensures that everyone is treated equally […]
Above: America SCORES poetry slam Cleveland. MISSION America SCORES is a non-profit with the mission to create equitable opportunities for young people to experience sport, express themselves and inspire positive change on and off the field. Using a social justice youth development framework, America Score emphasizes racial equity, fair play, teamwork and youth voice as […]
Pictured above: Goal Five founders Keely Wachs, Carrie Kessler, and Ann Kletz. MEET GOAL FIVE Goal Five started with the mission to be a sports brand for her. The organization noted that for the longest time, performance apparel had been made with only men in mind. Goal Five puts women first. Their apparel celebrates her […]
Name: Lisa Wrightsman Pronouns: She/hers Position: Managing Director of Sacramento’s Street Soccer USA and the founder of Lady Salamanders. Mantra: “Why not?” I think of this whenever it’s questioned why I do the work I do. What’s your favorite soccer memory? I’ve had some crazy high moments coaching with Street Soccer players. We have had […]
Our inaugural annual Women in Soccer Career Fair took place May 19. Tune in on what you missed! WATCH PARTS 1-4 HERE PART 1: WELCOME MESSAGE PANEL 1: ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN COACHING IN THE GAME• TRACY HAMM, Head Women’s Soccer Coach, UC Davis• LYNN BERLING-MANUEL, Chief Executive Officer, United Soccer Coaches• NICOLE HERCULES, President, Rochester […]
UPCOMING BRANDI’S CORNER: We’re back with our PITCH IT edition of Brandi’s Corner on November 15 starting at 2PM EST / 11AM PST. Attendees will get to meet the top 10 finalists of our WIS x USL Pitch It contest for gamechangers who are pitching for $7500 of prize monies, plus gear from Talisman Co., […]
Name: Sandra Velez-Lopez Pronouns: She/Her @sandras_sports_shots and @number1_soccer_mom Sentiments to live by: I shoot because I love it, not because I have to. What’s your favorite soccer memory? The first time I took my family to watch the USWNT play. It was particularly special to us because the match was USA vs. Mexico and […]