U.S. Soccer announces landmark $30 million donation for women's programme
NEW YORK, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Women's soccer mogul Michele Kang will gift $30 million to U.S. Soccer, the sport's national governing body said on Tuesday, the largest donation ever directed for the organisation's girls and women's programmes.
The donation over the next five years will help grow competitive opportunities for girls and professional development for female players, as well as women in coaching and referee roles.
"Michele Kang's gift will transform soccer for women and girls in the United States," U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone said in a statement. "It will impact generations of women and girls in our game."
