LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2024 – Girls Soccer Network (GSN) is thrilled to announce the launch of the fourth iteration of Soccerista United, the highly anticipated mentorship program for girls’ soccer players, set to kick off in May 2024. Soccerista United aims to empower the next generation of female athletes (Socceristas) by pairing them with elite college soccer player mentors (Squad Captains) from across the nation. The program offers a unique opportunity for young players to receive support, inspiration, and advice not typically covered in soccer practice from top-tier athletes currently competing at the elite college level. Additionally, as a Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) program, Soccerista United ensures that Squad Captains are fairly compensated for guidance and mentorship.
This year’s 11 Squad Captains come from esteemed colleges and universities such as Florida State University, the reigning NCAA champions, University of North Carolina, Santa Clara University, and more. Notable former mentors include Jenna Nighswonger, defender for Gotham FC and the USWNT, Ally Sentnor, the No. 1 draft pick in the NWSL, and Sam Cary, an NWSL draftee and Big Ten champion currently playing professionally in Sweden.
Sam Cary, who previously served as a mentor, now leads the…