Cleveland Professional Soccer

Prediction: 2 million is a drop in the bucket 🌧️

Three NWSL players in the top 10, six in top 25 (and some notable stars ⭐️ who were inexplicably overlooked) for this year’s Ballon d’Or. When you watch National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), you’re watching one of the best sports leagues in the world 💪

We are calling a #TimeOutAgainstHate. We should all take a pause and reverse the trend lines. Hate should not be tolerated. Ever. I couldn't be more proud to join the other sports league commissioners to use our platforms to amplify this important message. My why has always been that "sport has the power to change the world." (Thank you for the inspiration, Nelson Mandela.) We can do better. Let's show up in a way that would make our children and grandchildren proud. https://lnkd.in/efisZwtc

“We [know] that Cleveland’s a major league town. We’re focused on bringing the best soccer in the world to Cleveland,” Michael Murphy added. “That opportunity is here right now, and it’s teed up. We’re really optimistic that we’re going to see it through.” Read more about #NWSL expansion: https://lnkd.in/enanvQsw

"I've already spoken it into existence, like it's real. I'm always saying, 'Oh, we're going to get this player & we're going to do this.' That's what you have to do. You have to manifest it." — Ally One of the (many) things that makes Cleveland's #NWSL bid special is that we're all lifting this thing together. Everyone understands the assignment ✨

THE SOUND OF... SOCCER! Tune into Ideastream Public Media The Sound of Ideas on Thursday, 10/3 from 9-10 a.m. to hear these three share perspectives on women’s pro soccer in Cleveland, growing the game & the importance of investing in women’s sports: - Michael Murphy, Co-Founder & CEO of Cleveland Pro Soccer - Keri Sarver, Internationals SC Owner, Club & ECNL Director, former pro soccer player & current assistant coach for New Zealand Women's National Team - Vanessa L. Whiting, multi-hyphenate, award-winning entrepreneur & business leader, soccer mom & investor in Cleveland Pro Soccer Tune in live & ask questions! Listen on WKSU. Watch on the The Ohio Channel / Ohio Government Telecommunications. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Highlights to follow!

Looking forward to Cleveland seeing these in-person some day 🧡

A coffee shop that plays sports - why did it take until 2024 for this to exist?! State Champs might be one of the coolest innovations in sports history. ☕️ Give this episode of 🎙️ The Business Case For Women's Sports, presented by Ally a listen.

We’re excited to launch the #SayThePay campaign to advocate for inclusive salary transparency policies that empower sports professionals and encourage organizations to diversify their teams to reach a high-performance culture. Salary transparency is key for talent recruitment, employee retention, and performance, but only 14% of organizations are giving pay transparency any level of attention. At Valeur we want to change that, starting by encouraging organizations to #SayThePay and lead salary transparency in sports today. If you want to find out more about #SayThePay and take the pledge as an individual or organization, you can visit the link in our bio Valeur #SayThePay #SalaryTransparency #Empowerment #InclusiveSalary #ChampionforChange

BACK THE BID. We are in the final hours before the bid deadline, and your support is needed now more than ever. Show your support by taking the pledge and sharing with your family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and more. Every pledge counts: https://lnkd.in/gUzBuvt5 Special Olympics Ohio | Cleveland Guardians