GRRL! SUMMARY:
- MICHELE KANG’s recent commitment of $30 million to U.S. Soccer represents the largest donation ever made to women’s soccer by a female donor, highlighting a significant financial investment aimed at elevating women’s sports and setting a precedent for future contributions.
- The donation is poised to make a transformative impact on women’s soccer by doubling the number of camps for girls and women, expanding the talent identification efforts, and creating opportunities for 100,000 female players, alongside increasing the number of female coaches and referees to help sustain growth within the sport.
- MICHELE KANG, who made history as the first woman of color to own a team in the U.S. National Women’s Soccer League, aims to inspire young girls globally through her investments, reinforcing the message that success in sports is not limited to specific regions or demographics.
UPCOMING:
- U.S. Soccer Camps Expansion – Ongoing schedule of camps for girls and women, with plans to double the number to six per age group.
- U.S. Soccer Digital Talent Identification Platform Expansion – Implementation timeline not specified, aiming to increase recruitment for youth national teams.
- Recruitment of 100,000 openings for female players – Timeline for these positions to be created is not specified.
- Addition of 70,000 female coaches and referees – Implementation timeline not specified, but aims to double the existing number of female professionals in those roles.
- Kynisca Global Events – Future events related to women’s soccer organized by Michele Kang and Kynisca to be announced.
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