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The 2023 Women’s World Cup lived up to the immense hype and more, smashing records and cementing its place as the biggest event in women’s soccer history! Throughout the summer, we spotlit 11 soccer industry trailblazers who worked tirelessly to make the tournament such a triumph for women’s soccer. In our WWC23 Starting XI Behind […]

Nombre: Pia SundhagePosición en la industria: Entrenadora en JefeEquipo: Selección femenina de fútbol de Brasil ¿Qué es lo que más te gusta de trabajar en el fútbol? Todo el tiempo, estoy aprendiendo del entrenamiento, como cuando juego un 4-3-3, ¿qué pasa con el momento, cómo lo manejas en el ataque y la defensa, etc.? Todos […]

Joint Statement from the Organizers of the 2023 Equality Summit  Three days before the FIFA Women’s World Cup Final, we co-hosted an Equality Summit in Gadigal (Sydney), Australia to discuss critical issues facing women, girls, and equity at large in football. Player safety and security was a topic we discussed at length.  We ended the […]

With the biggest event in women’s sporting history as its backdrop, our squad embarked on an adventure “down under” to co-host the 2023 Equality Summit in the Women’s World Cup host city of Sydney, Australia, located on the traditional land of the Indigenous Gadigal people. Alongside Equal Playing Field, Women Onside, the United States State […]

Name: Kacey Anderson (Kacee)Pronouns: She/HerIndustry Position: EA Sports Ambassador & Content Creator Social handles: @CHI_Kacee on all platforms What’s your favorite thing about working in soccer?My favorite part about working in soccer is the amazing community that comes with supporting the sport. The competitive nature and bonds I have created with other fans have helped […]

Name: Katelyn KrebsbachPronouns: She/HerIndustry Position: Brand Manager/DesignerOrganization/ Team: U.S. Soccer Federation What’s your favorite thing about working in soccer?I love being part of a team. I played soccer growing up, so I have always had a love for the game. Now, I get to discuss games at work with people who are just as excited […]

Name: Susie Dole-HewittIndustry Position: Manager, Special EventsOrganization/ Team: U.S. Soccer Social handles: suzejayy, Susie Dole-Hewitt What’s your favorite thing about working in soccer?My favorite thing about working in soccer has been understanding and contributing to a fairly hidden part of the industry. Beyond what happens on the pitch, an operational team behind the scenes makes it […]

Name: Sol FauquierPronouns: She/theyIndustry Position: Gender Equity Lead Organization/ Team: Common GoalMoto: Changing the game by leading gender equity & inclusion projects in grassroots football & beyond!Contact info: Linkedin – Sol Fauquier What’s your favorite thing about working in soccer?Well, I’m European, so let me call it football from now on! Common Goal is a global […]

Name: Melissa OrtizPronouns: She/her Position: Broadcaster with Fox Sports Social Media: @MelissaMOrtiz, melissaortiz5 What’s your favorite thing about working in soccer?My favorite part about working in soccer is being able to enjoy the game from different angles. I grew up on the pitch enjoying the sport. Now, I’m sometimes on the pitch (of course, outside the lines) […]

From youth soccer to professional soccer, players get injured. At the professional level, there are key considerations for clubs to keep in mind when one of their players goes down. Let’s take a look at some of the legal implications when a player goes down… What Happens if a Player Refuses Treatment? We see it […]