Monterrey, Mexico- – The athletes of the region’s eight best women’s national teams have taken Monterrey, Mexico by storm as they compete in the 2022 Concacaf W Championship from July 4-18th. The teams, including the #1 FIFA ranked USA and #6 ranked Canada, are looking to claim victory and the stakes are high. The winner will not only secure the regional title but will also qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023TM and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. 

The Concacaf W Championship was born out of Concacaf’s commitment to growing the women’s game. That commitment goes beyond the competitions. For many of these incredible players, their dreams of football dominance began on the pitch many years ago, as young girls. Together, along with key partners, Concacaf is leading several development initiatives aimed at creating access, opportunities, and pathways for growth. 

Two of these partners are She Wins Mexico and Dale Vuelta: a non-for-profit and a social enterprise committed to providing a promising future for women and girls through sports in Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America. Ahead of the Concacaf W Championship and during the two weeks of the competition, women and girls from the local community will be participating in a series of activities ranging from grassroots coaching to parent workshops, girls’ clinics and youth tournaments. 

“Concacaf is taking a thoughtful, holistic approach to the growth of the game. Although the tournament is the cornerstone of our plans, we recognize the importance of leaving a tangible impact on the local community. When we were introduced to, She Wins Mexico and Dale Vuelta, we knew we had found the perfect partners to help create that legacy” said Heidi Pellerano, Concacaf Chief Commercial Officer. “The goal is to generate opportunities to play and empower women and girls to follow their dreams both on and off the pitch. It is important for them to know that as women we belong in football too.” 

Two groups of beneficiaries will receive essential training and experience via three areas of focus: Coaching Education, Football Clinics and Tournaments.  In an effort to bring more women into coaching positions, Concacaf master trainers will provide training to women who are interested in becoming grassroots coaches. Parents will learn about safeguarding and professional pathways within the sport. Young athletes will be taught interpersonal skills and be able to show off their best plays during professional clinics and tournaments.  

“Girls need role models to be able to dream and become what they see, they need safe spaces and accessibility to be part of the game. Growing the game for girls and showing them that we belong is a life changing experience not only for the girls that are being part of our programs, but also for the coaches, that are creating a strong network with other women in football and developing a sense of belonging.” Said Cecilia Vales, Founder and Director of She Wins Mexico

“We were honored when Concacaf chose us as their community partner ahead of the Concacaf W Championship. We understand the power and popularity of football to help inspire and create opportunities for women and girls in our communities. Working with Concacaf has given us an incredible platform that will help us amplify our mission and benefit more girls and young women.”  Said Brenda Moller, Director of Dale Vuelta

Concacaf W Championship 2022
For tickets visit www.concacaf.com. 
Can’t make it to Mexico? Fans will be able to follow and enjoy the Concacaf W Championship through the Confederation’s TV partner networks, including CBS | Paramount + (USA), One Soccer (CAN), ESPN | Star+ (Mexico, Caribbean, and Central America), and multiple partners around the world. For other territories, the event will be available on the Official Concacaf App (all subject to territory restrictions).

About She Wins Mexico 
She Wins Mexico is a non-governmental organization whose mission is to use sport and education as tools for the social, personal, and professional development of girls and women in Mexico, Caribbean, and Latin America. It was founded in 2015 with the vision to attain gender equality in sports and focuses mainly on growing the participation of girls and women in sport as a tool for empowerment. 
https://www.shewinsmexico.org/

About Dale Vuelta
Dale Vuelta is a social enterprise focused on inspiring and enabling the participation of more girls and women in sport through three lines of action:
•    Corporate social responsibility strategies for gender equality through sport.
•    Content production around the impact of sports for improving girl’s opportunities.
•    Digital resources for women and girls to find organizations where they can practice sport safely.
https://dalevuelta.mx/