Girls Soccer Friendsgiving on GSN

Hello GSN Community! November is the month we make a special point of diving into gratitude with Thanksgiving on the calendar at the end of the month. So, we had a thought. This idea was sprung when I asked a bunch of Soccer parents what they wanted to see more of from GSN – and the answer was community and connection for the girls!

So, even though we can’t all get together and hang out in person, let’s come together for a special virtual Friendsgiving! It will take place on Zoom on Wednesday, November 20th, at 7ET. This event is for players, parents, and coaches who’d like to attend. Sign up here!

Theme: Soccer Gratitude and Community

Friendsgiving is a chance to recognize the support and inspiration we give one another, both on and off the field. From teammates who motivate us to reach new heights to coaches and families cheering us on, community is the backbone of our success.

The event will:

• Open a community dialogue about our gratitude for soccer
• Dive deeper on how we express gratitude
• Expand on ways to show gratitude to our bodies
• Explore the appreciation within our community in both positive and negative ways
• End in a Q&A session for our Socceristas

We have three incredible hosts who will each talk about how gratitude and community have helped them get where they are.

• Amanda Ferranti: Amanda is the director and founder of Ferranti Empowerment where she works as a certified mental performance consultant for youth athletes, teams, and coaches both virtually and in the NY Tri-State area since 2010. Her brain training for athletes workbook is available here: Own Who You Are
• Erica Suter: Erica is a Speed, Agility, and Strength Coach in Tampa, Florida and online, who has been working with athletes for 13 years. She is also the author of The Strong Female Athlete book, which is a science-based and experience-based text with a fresh, novel approach for youth female athletes to improve speed, reduce injury, and increase strength. Erica also has a monthly blog on GSN. Check out her latest piece: Chase Health First, Soccer Performace Will Follow
• Sam Cary Angel: Sam is a professional soccer player currently playing in Sweden. She graduated from the University of Iowa last year and was captain of the Hawkeye’s Big Ten Conference winning team. Sam is also a GSN content creator and co-creator of Soccerista United, our popular college mentorship program. Sam also write the GSN “best selling” e-book The Do’s and Don’ts of College Soccer

Let’s face it:

Women’s Soccer is on the Rise

This year has been incredible for women’s soccer. Around the world, the sport is experiencing record-breaking viewership, attendance, and support. The 2023 Women’s World Cup set new records with over 1.9 million fans attending in person and over 2 billion tuning in globally! Here at home, the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) also saw tremendous growth, with more teams, fans, and young players joining the game every year. We’re part of a movement that’s stronger than ever, and that’s something to be proud of!

We hope to see you there! Join us on Wednesday, November 20th, at 7ET on Zoom. Sign up here!