Amanda Vandervort: Spearheading the New USL Super League

Women and girls’ soccer in the U.S. has seen significant growth over the past few years. Now, it’s time to double down and take it to the next level.

The United Soccer League announced Amanda Vandervort as the first President of the USL Super League to lead the charge. Scheduled to start in 2023, the Super League is a professional women’s soccer league and sits atop the USL pathway pyramid.

Vandervort will direct and oversee the youth-to-pro pathway starting at Super Y League through the USL Academy, pre-professional USL W League, and USL Super League. Each step along the path creates new opportunities for players to develop their skills, gain a better grasp of the game, and open doors for young women to play professionally.

Amanda Vandervort’s Vitae

Amanda Vandervort has a robust resume with extensive experience as a player, coach, industry leader, advocate, and business executive. Vandervort played goalkeeper at the University of Wyoming and was a two-year team captain. After graduating, she coached the New York University women’s soccer team for four years.

As a sports executive, Vandervort has a proven 20-year track record of leadership, community building, and business acumen, evident through her work history:

• Chief Women’s Football Officer at FIFPRO, global football players’ union
• AFDP Global and Global Goals World Cup Advisory Boards
• United Soccer Coaches Foundation Committee
• Vice President of Fan Engagement for Major League Soccer
• MLS Vice President of Social Media and Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Digital media manager at Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS)
• President of the United Soccer Coaches (previously NSCAA)
• Instructor in FIFA Women’s Football Development
• FIFA Women’s Leadership Development Program mentor

Detailing Vandervort’s qualifications and experiences would fill volumes. So, without a doubt, she is the complete package with knowledge in global women’s soccer matters, player’s rights, partnerships, marketing, league expansion, grassroots initiatives, and business development.

The Mission of the USL Super League

Amanda Vandervort’s mission statement is as follows: “Together, we’ll build a competitive environment for elite women players, coaches, and referees at the professional level. We’ll create opportunities for fans to experience the women’s game in their local communities and provide value to those investing in this high-growth platform. I’m excited to be helping the USL realize the Super League’s potential and drive the women’s game forward.”

Vandervort has a clear vision for the USL Super League:

1. Identify opportunities to advance the women’s game.
2. Create new prospects for female players, coaches, referees, industry leaders, and business executives.
3. Ensure the USL Super League is recognized as a top-tier women’s soccer league globally.

Vandervort is a synergistic fit for the United Soccer League. In addition, as USL Super League President, Vandervort will create a comprehensive model for women’s sporting organizations while vaulting girls’ and women’s soccer to profound heights.

Featured image via @uslsuperleague on Instagram

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