Pushing For A Change In Women's Soccer

• To inform clubs, administrators, and policymakers on priority areas for women’s soccer development.
• As evidence to support advocacy for investment in facilities, staffing, and medical expertise for women’s programs.
• To spark conversations around equitable opportunity in coaching, refereeing, and leadership roles.
• As a reference for organizations planning gender equity strategies.

It elevates women’s voices and issues at a structural level, linking participation and opportunity with research-backed insights. The report pushes for systemic solutions rather than piecemeal fixes.

• Implementation requires cross-sector collaboration, not just action from soccer organizations. How might you engage with community organizations, schools, universities and other institutions in your community to progress soccer for women and girls?
• Cultural change must accompany structural reforms for lasting impact. How can you ensure your organization is an equitable space for women and girls to thrive playing soccer?
• Research specific to women’s soccer is still developing — ongoing study is critical. How can you create feedback loops and gather data from within your own communities to ensure women and girls experiences and perspectives inform your soccer programs?

As the governing body of soccer in all its forms in the United States. U.S. Soccer exists in service to soccer. Our ambition is to ignite a national passion for soccer. We believe soccer is more than a sport, it is a force for good.’ To learn more visit USSoccer.com.

This resource is hosted on the US Soccer Learning Center where coaches, referees and other members of the soccer community can access a wide range of articles and training opportunities.