Detroit City FC Hosting the first Impact League in the U.S.
Women in Detroit Make a Difference Through Soccer.
The Impact League, a new recreational soccer league for women 18+, is launching in Detroit with a unique focus on social impact. Aligned with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), each team in the league is required to design a Purpose Project. The SDGs are a global call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.
Following successful pilots Detroit represents the first North American program for this globally-minded organization. “The Impact League is more than just a soccer league,” said co-founder Marie Hansen. “It’s a community of women who are passionate about making a difference in the world. We use soccer as a platform to raise awareness of the SDGs and to inspire women to take action to create a better future for all.”
The Impact League will take place on the same nights as Detroit City FC’s new Premier Arena Soccer League home matches on the boarded field of the Detroit City Fieldhouse, making each matchday a well-rounded and fun night for women in soccer in the city of Detroit.