Relevent Sports Group launched the ‘WICC Best XI’, an annual recognition of the athletes, executives, journalists, and coaches who are doing the most to advance women’s soccer. This new initiative is the latest addition to RSG’s growing WICC platform. The ‘WICC Best XI’ will be selected by an advisory board comprised of the following soccer and sports icons: Vero Boquete, Laura Gentile, Nadine Kessler, Heather O’Reilly, Briana Scurry, Danielle Slaton, and Grant Wahl.
The ‘WICC Best XI’ honorees will be announced in December. The announcement will be accompanied by a short film on each winner. The list of winners and the films will be distributed on RSG’s social and digital channels as well as a third party distribution platform to be announced at a later date.
In future years, RSG plans to incorporate the ‘WICC Best XI’ into its WICC tournament. The ‘WICC Best XI’ honorees will be recognized at the WICC tournament and will be incorporated into various fan experiences, including panel events, giving fans the opportunity to both watch world class matches and also interact with the champions of the game.
“The growth of women’s soccer all over the world is not an accident, but the result of the hard work of many – some of whom are front and center and others who are working tirelessly behind the scenes,” said Susie Fiore, Head of the WICC. “RSG wants to call attention to some of these remarkable contributors and share their stories.”
“It is an honor to sit on this incredibly accomplished advisory board, tasked with selecting the inaugural ‘Best XI’,” said Heather O’Reilly. “I’ve seen up close and personal how much the women’s game has grown throughout my career and it is awesome to have to the chance to thank those who help make it happen through this recognition.”
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