@UnitedSoccerCoaches LGBTQ & Allies Coaches Advocacy Group. Sharing the power of inclusion in soccer.
Creators of #PlayWithPride laces campaign / Diversity & Inclusion Diploma
09/16/2023
It's that time of year again: celebrate with your team from October 8th-14th by wearing your rainbow laces & tagging us with why inclusion matters in ⚽. Tell your unique story, tag & demonstrate why being able to bring your true self to the game matters! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
08/28/2023
We hope to see you all at convention this January. Link to register in our bio!
03/31/2023
“Playing soccer has always been an outlet for me, and I always feel better after playing soccer. Coming out and fully transitioning has only made me a better player. I'm more comfortable on and off the field. I like playing for Howard Fire and having Armando, Heidi, Tatum, and Kaylie as my coaches because I've always felt included there and I've always been treated with respect. The team feels like family. Everyone on the team makes me feel welcome, and I always felt like I can be myself." - AJ Uhl
We are so honored to have AJ and all his coaches share their experiences with us about creating inclusive team cultures for trans players and players of all gender identities.
AJ shared his lived experiences during the convention this year and it made a huge impact on all who attended.
At a time when there's so many messages of exclusion, hate and sadness for trans athletes we wanted to share these messages of joy to celebrate this year's Trans Day of Visibility.
Thank you to all of AJ's coaches for giving him the opportunity to truly thrive as a player and human. Thank you also to Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association for providing financial support to AJ and his family to attend the convention!
12/01/2022
As the NCAA Div II Festival begins today, our coaching community is making a unified statement that Seattle Pacific University's anti-LGBTQ+ hiring practices are unacceptable. You hurt one of us, you hurt all of us.
This joint statement was crafted together across multiple coach advocacy groups at United Soccer Coaches. We will continue to advocate for the NCAA to appropriately vet their partners for future events so that all athletes and coaches can feel safe and focus on the job of striving for athletic greatness!
10/03/2021
United Soccer Coaches Statement on NWSL | United Soccer Coaches United Soccer Coaches Statement on NWSL by United Soccer Coaches | Oct 3, 2021 | Association News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Oct. 3, 2021) – The paramount concern of coaches must be the holistic development, welfare, enjoyment and safety of their players. Physical, emotional, sexual and racial abuse cannot...
09/23/2021
ICYMI: our panel featuring Landon Donovan from San Diego Loyal and Lizzie Seedhouse from the USL Championship, hosted by Dean Linke, is now available to stream! "Forever Proud: The Impact of LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Pro Soccer" is based on the work of this great coach, club and the entire USL Soccer program .
Check out the Play with Pride link for all the webinars and be sure to follow LGBTQCoaches for more!
https://bit.ly/30G74YS
09/23/2021
Tonight we !
🚨GAMEDAY🚨
🆚Oakland City University
⏰7:30 PM CST
📍Kamuf Park
📺 facebook.com/BresciaBearcats
Look for our 🌈shoelaces this evening thanks to United Soccer Coaches & LGBTQCoaches!
09/20/2021
Play with Pride | United Soccer Coaches Home » Play with Pride United Soccer Coaches is excited to announce that the Fifth Annual Play with Pride Week will take place Sept. 19-25, 2021. The initiative was developed in 2017 by the association’s LGBTQ & Allies Coaches Advocacy Group. Teams across the country can show their support for...
09/19/2021
Today marks the first day of this year's Week! 🌈 Join the LGBTQ Coaches & Allies Advocacy Group in showing your support for athletes and coaches in the LGBTQ+ community by wearing rainbow laces. Stay tuned for 3️⃣ new webinars premiering this week!
https://bit.ly/30G74YS
09/08/2021
Registration for is NOW OPEN! Register now to enjoy early bird pricing and join us in KC!
📆: January 19-23, 2022
📍: Kansas City, MO
📚: 225 Education Sessions
🎓: 10+ United Soccer Coaches Diplomas & Professional Development Certificates
🧣: First 50 registrants get a free scarf!
ℹ️: UnitedSoccerCoachesConvention.org
08/15/2021
Message from our leader, Dan Woog, on our friend and ally, Dean Linke. Photo credit: Dean Linke.
"I have known Dean Linke for 30 years. As chair of our LGBTQ & Allies advocacy group, I’ve seen him in our corner many times. This time he made a mistake. He apologized on air and today. This is sincere and powerful. He’s learning. We all are. Thank you Dean!"
08/03/2021
Week, sponsored by the LGBTQ & Allies Advocacy Group, is set for Sept. 19-25, 2021! Teams across the country can show their support for the LGBTQ+ community by wearing rainbow laces. Rainbow laces are available at the link below. Supply is limited!
https://bit.ly/30G74YS