National Women's Soccer League Unites with Pro Sports Assembly

League Joins Association for Professional Sports Business Leaders to Support Inclusive Leadership Across the Industry

Austin, TX - May 31, 2023 – Pro Sports Assembly (PRO), the association for professional sports business leaders, is proud to announce the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has joined PRO as its latest member.

PRO is a member-led association with a core purpose of advancing diverse and inclusive leadership. By developing cultural and gender intelligence, as well as establishing best practices for advocacy and allyship, professional sports properties can drive innovation, bolster financial performance, capture new markets and increase brand loyalty.

Teams, leagues, unions and venues that are members of PRO set standards for leadership, while supporting the development of talent who are most knowledgeable and accountable for delivering a fair and profitable future in professional sports organizations. 

“I’m excited to see the NWSL, a powerhouse in sports, join PRO.” said Ann Seeney, Governing Board Chair of Pro Sports Assembly and Chief People Officer of the US Soccer Federation. “We look forward to building this partnership and working side by side to continue creating a more equitable industry, provide more opportunities for professional development, and support the next generation of inclusive leaders.”

“We are honored to join forces with this incredible organization and look forward to working with other trailblazers in the field to develop best practices, promote an inclusive work environment and empower individuals from all backgrounds to become exceptional leaders,” said Chief People and Culture Officer Lauren Lopez. “This partnership aligns perfectly with the NWSL’s core values and mission and will be instrumental in supporting our efforts to create meaningful change across the professional sports landscape.” 

About Pro Sports Assembly
Pro Sports Assembly is the association for professional sports business leaders. Members of PRO believe in the power of uniting as a force for good around leadership development, community building, and collective impact to create a stronger, healthier, and more fair future in professional sports. The power of Pro Sports Assembly comes to life because PRO members champion the Industry, Profession and Workforce.Collectively, PRO members set the standard for leadership in professional sports. For more information on Pro Sports Assembly, please visit www.prosportsassembly.org and connect on LinkedIn.

About National Women’s Soccer League
The National Women’s Soccer League is the premier women’s professional soccer league in the world featuring national team players from around the globe. The clubs are Angel City FC, Bay Area, Chicago Red Stars, Houston Dash, Kansas City Current, NJ/NY Gotham FC, North Carolina Courage, OL Reign, Orlando Pride, Portland Thorns FC, Racing Louisville FC, San Diego Wave FC, Utah Royals FC, and Washington Spirit.

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