John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
“My goal is to humanize all of us. We want to demonstrate that vulnerability is a sign of strength,” Naomi Girma said of her decision to lead a mental health initiative with her U.S. women’s national team teammates. The players are teaming up with Common Goal to help highlight mental health conversations in soccer ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
This innovative initiative involves a three-part feature series and multiple public service announcement to be aired throughout the tournament. As part of the initiative FOX Sports will be dedicating 1% of its broadcast coverage to spotlighting the importance of mental health across all its platforms.
In the first released video, U.S. stars Alex Morgan, Sophia Smith, Sofia Huerta, Julie Ertz, Alyssa Thompson, Alana Cook, Andi Sullivan, Megan Rapinoe, Trinity Rodman and Girma share a message for people who may be struggling.
