Austin FC is celebrating Pride Month with a series of initiatives including a Pride Night match, the inaugural Y'all Means All Cup, and professional development training for local youth soccer coaches.
The club says the celebrations are aimed at promoting inclusivity.
"From the beginning, Austin FC has focused on building a Club that is inclusive and welcoming for all," said Austin FC Vice President of Community Impact Kaitlin Mauro. "While Austin FC has committed to year-round allyship to the LGBTIQIA+ community, the month of June is an opportunity for all MLS clubs to elevate awareness and foster a more inclusive soccer culture.
The winning team of the tournament will receive tickets to Austin FC's Pride Night match and be honored during halftime. Austin FC's second annual Pride Night match will take place June 25 when the Verde & Black host FC Dallas at home. The club's First Team will wear Pride themed training shirts when warming up, which will be auctioned with proceeds benefiting local LGBTQIA+ nonprofits. The club's game jerseys will also feature Pride numbers.
The Heart Beat of Austin chant pre-match and the national anthem will be lead by local LGBTQIA+ community members.Austin FC says it will facilitate training for 30 local youth soccer coaches. This training will complete"Be a Beacon" is from Out Youth's Texas Genders & Sexualities network, and is a self-paced, 90-minute professional development training.
"The importance of all adults who work with children understanding how to respect and support LGBTQIA2+ youth cannot be overstated," said Frederick Heather, Out Youth's Advocacy & Education Manager. "Research from The Trevor Project shows that LGBTQ youth having even one supportive adult in their lives can reduce the risk of a suicide attempt by 40 percent. Out Youth is incredibly grateful for Austin FC and their commitment to serving the whole Verde community.
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