Press Releases & Statements
SWEATY ICONIC SWEETIES
“We will be using existing entities in the Detroit proper area and the organizations already producing mutual aid efforts to showcase and draw exposure. Sometimes the hardest thing to do is show where help is needed.”
BALL KICKERS 2024
“Good health and well-being have always been important to our team because it allows us to have a happy lifestyle, pursue goals, enjoy relationships, and participate in various activities, especially playing soccer.”
MANTIS SHRIMPS
“Promoting gender equality in soccer is crucial for fostering inclusivity, breaking stereotypes, and providing equal opportunities for women and non-binary people in sports. It helps challenge societal norms, promotes diversity, and enhances the overall growth and legitimacy of the sport on a global scale.”
DETROIT DAMES
“We are looking at partnering with Freedom House, a shelter for refugees in Detroit, to see how our skills/resources can best be used to support the shelters’ existing work and resident needs.”
SOLIDARITY SIRENS
“As a group of women and non-binary athletes we are invested in creating spaces for people of any gender to enjoy soccer. As players in the local Women’s Plus organization, we plan to fly and expand access to free or low-cost soccer for women and non-binary players.”