Julie Foudy to Share Inspiring Stories and Leadership Lessons at Westminster College

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Former captain of the USWNT and accomplished soccer player Julie Foudy will visit Westminster College's New Wilmington campus on September 23rd to share her stories about life, leadership, and the lessons learned throughout her career. Foudy will be joined by ESPN host and reporter Sebastian Salazar, who will moderate the conversation. The event, co-sponsored by the College's School of Business and Department of Athletics, is free to attend, but registration is required.

Key Takeaways:

  • Julie Foudy, former captain of the USWNT, will visit Westminster College's New Wilmington campus on September 23rd to share her stories about life, leadership, and the lessons learned throughout her career.
  • Foudy has had a remarkable international soccer career, playing for the USWNT from 1987 through 2004 and serving as a captain for 13 of those 17 years.
  • During her national team tenure, the USWNT won two FIFA Women's World Cup titles (1991, 1999), captured two Olympic gold medals (1996, 2004), and the silver medal in 2000.
  • Foudy has received numerous awards and recognitions for her achievements, including the 1997 FIFA Fair Play Award, the National Soccer Hall of Fame induction in 2007, and being named the 1991 Soccer America Player of the Year.
  • She is also the founder of the Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academy and the author of "Choose to Matter: Being Courageously and Fabulously YOU," a book for teenage girls and young women on leadership.

Statistics:

  • Foudy played for the USWNT from 1987 through 2004, with 17 years of service, including 13 years as captain.
  • The USWNT won two FIFA Women's World Cup titles under Foudy's leadership, with the most recent being in 1999.
  • Foudy has received the 1997 FIFA Fair Play Award for her trip to Pakistan to examine the working conditions of factories of her then-sponsor, Reebok.
  • The Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academy was founded by Foudy to empower young women and girls through sports and leadership development.
  • Foudy's book, "Choose to Matter: Being Courageously and Fabulously YOU," offers advice and guidance for teenage girls and young women on leadership and personal growth.

Sources:

  • "An Evening with Julie Foudy" news release from Westminster College Athletics of Pennsylvania.
  • ESPN's profile of Julie Foudy.
  • Wikipedia page on Julie Foudy.