PARENTAL LEAVE IN SPORTS: WHERE DOES THE CLUB FIT IN?With the seismic growth of professional women’s sports leagues, specifically soccer, it is crucial for clubs to ensure they remain just as focused on employment laws and human resources as they do winning. This is the first of a three-part series on the specific topic of […]
In this advice series, WIS member and expert employment lawyer Susie Cirilli helps players, staff, and employers “stay onside” when it comes to employment law. Every month, Susie will tackle different topics in the soccer industry related to employment law and give our squad access to information and guidance for their careers in law and […]
As we discussed in the previous blog, Clubs must be well versed in the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and the Individual Player’s Contract when addressing employee (player) leave for childbirth, adoption, complications from pregnancy, and any other related scenarios. In addition to these documents, prudent organizations must consult any league handbooks and manuals. The next […]
What’s your favorite soccer memory? As a 5’1” defensive midfielder during all of my soccer career, I was never much of a goal scorer. As a collegiate player at Austin College, I scored a header off of a corner kick and it always reminds me of the limitless possibilities of soccer. What do you think […]
Name: Haleigh Svede Pronouns: She/herPostion: Seton Hall University, Women’s Soccer, Director of Soccer Operations and Head Coach at Berkshire Soccer Academy Catchphrase: Be kind. Work hard. What’s your favorite soccer memory? I have a compilation of so many playing, coaching, and fandoming (is that a word?) moments in my soccer life/world. The biggest ones that stick […]
The WIS Career Fair 2023 was a huge success thanks to YOU, our members, and all of our trailblazing industry experts and hiring personnel. This annual event is the only career fair specifically encouraging and recruiting women and marginalized individuals to work in soccer. Together we’re [re]building the industry by supporting more diverse and inclusive […]
What’s your favorite soccer memory? My favorite soccer memory would have to be when I was around eight years old and got to tag along with my mom to Nike during ‘take your daughter to work day’ (that is how old I am). During this particular ‘take your daughter to work day’ the programming ended […]
Women in Soccer created the Changemakers Awards alongside the USL to give women and individuals from underrepresented gender identities the recognition they deserve for their incredible impact on soccer culture and the industry as a whole. Hundreds of nominations and votes were submitted — a badass showcase of the many trailblazers out there making a […]
We’re back with another impactful Coffee & Progress event hosted by Candice Fabry, founder of Fearless & Capable. Joining us will be a WIS fan favorite, Kaig Lightner, the founder of Portland Community Football Club and some of the team behind Liberate Sports, Reema Zaman and Jordyn Elliott. Be there to find out how Liberate Sports will erase the gap between privilege and play and be a part of the brand new movement which will launch LIVE on Coffee & Progress with all of you gamechangers!
What’s your favorite soccer memory? It’s hard to choose, but my favorite soccer memory was going to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. As soon as I walked into Soccer City stadium for the Ghana vs. Germany match, I instantly felt the electric energy and global love of the game! What do you think […]