Title: Connecting the Women's Pathway – The Launch of WPSL Pro
Presenter: Danielle Slaton, Women's Premier Soccer League – Pro Division Strategic Advisor
Join former U.S. Women's National Team player and soccer leader Danielle Slaton to learn about the vision behind WPSL Pro and its role in shaping the future of the women's game. Born out of the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL), WPSL Pro is working to build the world's best developmental league by connecting the women's soccer ecosystem and creating new opportunities for players, coaches, referees, and technical and front office staff.
What You'll Learn:
- The vision and mission behind WPSL Pro and its development of the women's soccer pathway
- How WPSL Pro aims to connect and strengthen the women's soccer ecosystem across the United States
- What to expect from the launch of a fully sanctioned Division II professional women's league in 2028 and a shortened sprint season in fall 2027
- Emerging opportunities for players, coaches, referees, and technical and front office staff in the women's game
About the Presenter:
Danielle Slaton is a former U.S. Women's National Team player who competed professionally for the Carolina Courage and Olympique Lyonnais in France. A standout at Santa Clara University, she captained the team to the 2001 NCAA National Championship. Following her playing career, Slaton coached women's soccer at Northwestern University before transitioning into broadcasting, covering both men's and women's soccer. She is a co-founder of Bay Football Club (Bay FC), a former board member of the U.S. Soccer Federation and U.S. Soccer Foundation, and currently serves as a Strategic Advisor to WPSL Pro. Slaton is passionate about giving back to the game and creating opportunities for the next generation of women and girls in soccer.
Webinar link will be sent by email to registrants on December 3rd, 2026 from SWilbur@UnitedSoccerCoaches.org.