Pitch Dreams: Women Crafting Futures Through Football – Presented by Christina Unkel, President and CEO at Tampa Bay Sun

This session highlights the many pathways to a career in the game beyond playing: from coaching and refereeing to sports science, media, operations, and front office leadership. Through personal stories, practical insights, and honest conversation, we’ll explore how visibility can drive opportunity. And, how owning our space as leaders in the sport can ignite passion in the next generation. Together, we’ll discuss how to create a culture that invites more girls and young women to buy in, and suit up, whether it’s a referee uniform, a coach’s kit, or a front office power suit. Let’s build a future of soccer that’s powered by women, at every level of the game.

Presented by Christina Unkel,

President and CEO – Tampa Bay Sun