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2024 ACFC PLAYER 22 GRANTEES

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Player 22 Program is a transformative initiative designed to empower retired athletes from professional women’s soccer—including national teams, the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), Women’s Professional Soccer League (WPS), Women’s United Soccer Association (WUSA), Women’s Super League (WSL), and USL Super League—as they transition into life beyond professional soccer.

Recognizing the unique challenges of stepping away from the game, the program offers a comprehensive suite of resources to support personal and professional growth. From career development and entrepreneurial training to financial support, Player 22 equips participants with the tools they need to excel in diverse industries and launch successful business ventures.

By investing in the futures of retired athletes, the Player 22 Program not only honors their contributions to the sport but also strengthens the legacy of women’s soccer. It empowers these athletes to continue making an impact far beyond the pitch.

MEET THE 2024 ACFC PLAYER 22 GRANT RECIPIENTS

Welcome ACFC Season Ticket Members!

Members are a vital part of the global Angel City community. You are the reason that ACFC home games are second to none in the country and also why BMO Stadium hosts the greatest home field advantage in the league! Over the course of the season, we hope that you create lasting memories with family, friends, and seat neighbors.


The STM Hub is your home for all Member information, updates, and game day details.

If you cannot find the information you need within this MEMBER HUB, please do not hesitate to reach out to your dedicated Membership Executive or reach out by phone or email: 213-419-9599 | seasontickets@angelcity.com

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UPCOMING EVENTS & IMPORTANT DATE REMINDERS

NWSL x LIGA MX FEMENIL SUMMER CUP 2024 ON SALE NOW!

Group Stage Schedule:

Saturday, July 20 Kickoff - 7:00 pm PT vs Club América at Titan Stadium at California State Fullerton
Friday, July 26 Kickoff - 5:00 pm PT vs Bay FC at PayPal Park
Thursday, Aug. 1 Kickoff - 7:00 pm vs San Diego Wave at Titan Stadium at California State Fullerton

Season Ticket Members get early access to tickets before the general public. Parking at Titan Stadium will be free on July 20 only. Daily parking is $10/day and would be enforced on August 1. All permits are virtual and have to be done via the app ParkMobile.

UPCOMING EVENTS & IMPORTANT DATE REMINDERS

JASMYNE SPENCER

Founder of Jas It Up

Location: Bay Shore, NY
Soccer Experience: NWSL, Australian W-League, Gjensidige Kvindeligaen (Denmark)
About: JAS IT UP is a Black-woman-owned business. Its mission is to educate and inspire people to lead an eco-conscious and socially aware lifestyle in an effort to uplift communities, empower youth, and protect the future on this planet.
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LEAH GALLEGOS

Founder of People's Yoga

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Soccer Experience: WPSL, NCAA
About: People's Yoga is a woman of color-owned yoga studio offering group classes at their flagship location, school programming for TK–6th grade, community events, and an annual certified teacher training program. 

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COURTNEY JONES LOUKS

Founder of Hustle Beauty

Location: Colleyville, TX
Soccer Experience: NWSL, NCAA
About: Founded by female professional athletes, Hustle Beauty is the only athleisure-focused beauty brand creating long-lasting, protective, multi-functional products at an accessible price point. Made for all types of active lifestyles, Hustle keeps beauty routines simple, so women can focus on their daily hustle.

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MELISSA ORTIZ

Founder of Kickoff Coffee Co

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Soccer Experience: Colombia WNT, NCAA
About: Kickoff Coffee Co, bridges the two passions of soccer and top-quality specialty coffee, while giving back to foundations around the world that use soccer as a tool for social justice and development.

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AMY SCHWEIZER

Founder of Tiny Troops Soccer

Location: Danville, IL
Soccer Experience: WUSL, NCAA
About: Tiny Troops Soccer offers soccer classes that build a global community of active, healthy kids who are equipped to deal with the stressors of military life and make friends along the way.

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JILLIAN LOYDEN

Founder of The Keeper Institute

Location: Sewell, NJ
Soccer Experience: USWNT, NWSL, WPS, W-League (Australia)
About: The Keeper Institute is an all-encompassing training school that aims to educate young aspiring goalkeepers in every component of the game. The mission is to develop great goalkeepers and better people.

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IZZY HUNTER

Founder of Sensi Fit

Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Soccer Experience: Women’s Premier League (England)
About: Sensi is a smart cone that tracks the movement of athletes during drills that are drawn in an app.

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YAEL AVERBUCH WEST

Founder of Techne Futbol

Location: Montclair, NJ
Soccer Experience: USWNT, NWSL
About: Techne Futbol is a soccer training app that guides players in training on their own and lets them compete with friends, teammates, and the broader Techne community on leaderboards.

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DONNA-KAY HENRY

Founder of Dkay Henry Soccer Training

Location: Brooklyn, NY
Soccer Experience: Jamaica WNT, Women’s Premiership (Northern Ireland), Úrvalsdeild kvenna (Iceland), WPSL, Nationalliga A (Switzerland), NCAA
About: Dkay Henry Soccer Training provides technical training for beginning to advanced players, focusing on building confidence, mental strength, and technical skills in a fun, positive, and encouraging environment. 

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SABRINA FLORES

Founder of FLO2.0

Location: Branchburg, NJ
Soccer Experience: NWSL, Liga F (Spain)
About: FLO2.0 is a coaching and mentoring brand catered to the athlete who embraces the day-to-day journey. The business is more than the time spent on the field learning soccer skills: it’s about building character and learning lifelong lessons to impact the person as a whole.

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WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE

  • Send a check payable to the California Community Foundation, specifying Angel City FC Player 22 Program in the memo, to 221 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
  • Shop ACFC's Player 22 merchandise. 10 percent of proceeds go to the fund.
  • To make a secure, tax-deductible donation online, click here.

RETIRING NUMBER 22

The Player 22 Program is named in homage to ACFC's spring 2022 kickoff and the 22 players on the pitch in every match.

With every purchase of a #22 jersey, ACFC will allocate 10 percent of the revenue to create pathways for former NWSL players to build careers in the sports industry.

Angel City FC officially retired the jersey before their July 30, 2022 game against OL Reign.

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