THE WPSL ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH SOCCER PERFORMANCE INTERNATIONAL

OKLAHOMA CITY –  In part of the league’s mission to create additional opportunities for women in soccer, the Women’s Premier Soccer League has partnered with Soccer Performance International (SPI) – a soccer educational and player developmental organization that impacts the growth of the game.

“The global landscape of women’s football is shifting as more countries professionalize the game and we are proud of the partnership with the WPSL,” SPI president and chief executive officer, Andy Vera said. “Along with its strong knowledge of the international market, SPI brings to the league a team of strong branding and marketing partners prepared to connect players with clubs and sponsors around the globe.”

For almost 25 years, SPI has inspired, educated, and prepared players through introductions of high-level training methodologies. SPI is affiliated with top-level coaches from the Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC) and has UEFA-certified coaches on its staff – this combination provides ample opportunity for the next generation of players to directly benefit and enhance their game.

The WPSL started its International Player Combine in 2018 which has featured coaches and scouts from top leagues like the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and Italian Serie A and has seen over 150 players participate.

SPI and the WPSL plan to hold regional combines throughout the US and Canada providing an international playing opportunity for all WPSL players. WPSL teams, VT Fusion (July 2021), FC Berlin (October 2021), and San Diego Parceiro Ladies (January 2022), have agreed to be hosting sites for the upcoming combines.

Combine schedules and registration information will be available soon.

More information about SPI can be found at their website www.spisoccer.com.