U.S. Soccer Announces 2025 SheBelieves Summit Full Speaker Lineup

CHICAGO (March 27, 2025) – U.S. Soccer has unveiled the full lineup for the 2025 SheBelieves Summit, presented by Deloitte, set to take place on April 4, 2025, in downtown Los Angeles at City Market Social House. The event reaffirms U.S. Soccer’s commitment to empowering future female leaders on and off the field and will feature an inspiring roster of speakers, including some of the most influential figures in sports and business.TNT sports broadcaster Sara Walsh will host the Summit.

As previously announced, sports icon and equality champion Billie Jean King will headline the event. King, the founder of the Women’s Tennis Association, The Women’s Sports Foundation, and the Billie Jean King Foundation, will speak on the importance of supporting the next generation of leaders through sports and education. She will be joined by former USWNT captain and TNT soccer analyst Julie Foudy, who will moderate the headline conversation.

Several new speakers have been added to the already impressive lineup, including businesswoman, team owner, and women’s sports advocate Michele Kang who will talk about her historic investments in women’s soccer, soccer legend and Bay FC founder Brandi Chastain, and Angel City FC co-founder and CEO Julie Uhrman.

USWNT head coach Emma Hayes will discuss her Female360 approach to women’s soccer, which includes female-centric research, professional development, and creating a "female blueprint" for success. NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman will participate in the "SheSoars" fireside chat to discuss how women’s sports are breaking into the mainstream.

Attendees will have access to networking opportunities, career development workshops, and mentorship sessions designed to inspire the next generation of female leaders in sports, business, and beyond.

Every Summit ticket bundle will include a ticket to the USWNT match vs. Brazil on April 5 at SoFi Stadium, marking the first-ever women’s professional sporting event to be held at the venue.

Tickets for the 2025 SheBelieves Summit are available now at: https://events.ussoccer.com/shebelievessummit.

Please find the full SheBelieves Summit lineup here.

David Wright, U.S. Soccer’s Chief Commercial Officer, commented:

“At U.S. Soccer, we believe soccer is more than a sport—it is a force for good, and we are committed to empowering women through our SheBelieves program and annual Summit. This year’s lineup of speakers is extraordinary, and we are excited to offer attendees access to some of the foremost experts and innovators in women’s sports.”

Michele Kang, Kynisca founder and CEO, stated:

“I’m looking forward to participating in the SheBelieves Summit alongside some of the most powerful voices helping to transform women’s sports. This is a pivotal time for the women’s game, and it’s an important opportunity to collaborate, share insights, and continue to voice our commitments to driving meaningful growth for soccer at every level.”

About the U.S. Soccer Federation

Founded in 1913, U.S. Soccer, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the official governing body of the sport in the United States. Our vision is clear; we exist in service to soccer. Our ambition, working across the soccer ecosystem, is to ignite a national passion for the game. We believe soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good. We are focused in three areas: Soccer Everywhere, ensuring everyone, everywhere experiences the joy of soccer; Soccer Success, our 27 National Teams and pro leagues winning on the world stage; and Soccer Investment, maximizing and diversifying investments to sustainably grow the game at all levels. For more information, visit ussoccer.com/ourvision.