(March 15, 2021) Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico United and the Somos Unidos Foundation are honored to announce the inaugural class of the Diversity Fellowship Program – aimed at battling the systemic issue of access for Women and People of Color in soccer, and increasing diversity in leadership roles in our sport. The inaugural class includes two coaching fellows and two front office fellows; each of whom will receive specialized training with New Mexico United and the Somos Unidos Foundation, and a scholarship to complete a US Coaching License or Advanced Educational Program.
The inaugural class of the Diversity Fellowship Program is:
Front Office:
Leroy Silva
Juliana Meyers
Coaching:
Paris McKenzie
Terryn Dyche
In the USL Championship, USL League 1, and MLS, just 21 of 73 head coaches are People of Color and 0 of 73 are women. In the USL Championship, USL League 1, and MLS, just 6 of 73 presidents/general managers are People of Color. Just 22% of coaches and presidents in the NWSL are Women, and just One president and One head coach are People of Color.
The issues of access and representation are systemic, and New Mexico United and the Somos Unidos Foundation are committed to being part of the solution. Throughout the week, New Mexico will have the opportunity to see in-depth conversations with our first class of fellows. Stay tuned to our social media channels to hear their stories.
To learn more about the Diversity Fellowship Program, please visit: https://www.somosunidosfoundation.org/df
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About New Mexico United
New Mexico United, the state’s first professional soccer franchise, brings the most popular sport in the world home to the Land of Enchantment. Fueled by a passion for community, New Mexico United’s promise is to provide a platform that brings New Mexicans together for a unique sporting experience, celebrating the unity and excitement inherent in world-class soccer.
About USL
The USL is one of the most successful professional soccer leagues in the world, reaching a population of more than 84 million and fueling the growth of the game across North America. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the USL provides unparalleled club support with a growing team of more than 50 professionals across 17 departments, ranging from operations to marketing, communications, and sponsorship. The USL has a national media partnership with ESPN, wherein all league matches are broadcast on ESPN+, ESPN3 and across linear channels. The league also operates USL Productions, which includes a state-of-the-art facility that produces and distributes more than 500 league matches and more than 1,000 hours of original content to national partners, local affiliates and international markets throughout the 2018 season.
(March 15, 2021) Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico United and the Somos Unidos Foundation are honored to announce the inaugural class of the Diversity Fellowship Program – aimed at battling the systemic issue of access for Women and People of Color in soccer, and increasing diversity in leadership roles in our sport. The inaugural class includes two coaching fellows and two front office fellows; each of whom will receive specialized training with New Mexico United and the Somos Unidos Foundation, and a scholarship to complete a US Coaching License or Advanced Educational Program.
The inaugural class of the Diversity Fellowship Program is:
Front Office:
Leroy Silva
Juliana Meyers
Coaching:
Paris McKenzie
Terryn Dyche
In the USL Championship, USL League 1, and MLS, just 21 of 73 head coaches are People of Color and 0 of 73 are women. In the USL Championship, USL League 1, and MLS, just 6 of 73 presidents/general managers are People of Color. Just 22% of coaches and presidents in the NWSL are Women, and just One president and One head coach are People of Color.
The issues of access and representation are systemic, and New Mexico United and the Somos Unidos Foundation are committed to being part of the solution. Throughout the week, New Mexico will have the opportunity to see in-depth conversations with our first class of fellows. Stay tuned to our social media channels to hear their stories.
To learn more about the Diversity Fellowship Program, please visit: https://www.somosunidosfoundation.org/df
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About New Mexico United
New Mexico United, the state’s first professional soccer franchise, brings the most popular sport in the world home to the Land of Enchantment. Fueled by a passion for community, New Mexico United’s promise is to provide a platform that brings New Mexicans together for a unique sporting experience, celebrating the unity and excitement inherent in world-class soccer.
About USL
The USL is one of the most successful professional soccer leagues in the world, reaching a population of more than 84 million and fueling the growth of the game across North America. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the USL provides unparalleled club support with a growing team of more than 50 professionals across 17 departments, ranging from operations to marketing, communications, and sponsorship. The USL has a national media partnership with ESPN, wherein all league matches are broadcast on ESPN+, ESPN3 and across linear channels. The league also operates USL Productions, which includes a state-of-the-art facility that produces and distributes more than 500 league matches and more than 1,000 hours of original content to national partners, local affiliates and international markets throughout the 2018 season.
