On Wednesday, October 7 at 3:30 p.m. ET, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center and Europe Center will host a conversation featuring members of the Spanish Women’s National Team coaching staff to explore the growing role of women’s football as a platform for international engagement.
Taking place ahead of the two upcoming friendly matches between the Spanish and US women’s national teams on October 10 and 13, this discussion will examine the evolution of the women’s game, the impact of sports on society, and the opportunities for international partnership through sports.
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Welcome remarks
Frederick Kempe
President and CEO,
Atlantic Council
Speakers
Sonia Bermúdez
Head Coach,
Spanish Women’s National Team
Iraia Iturregi
Assistant Coach,
Spanish Women’s National Team
Moderated by
Lisa Homel
Associate Director, Europe Center,
Atlantic Council
Closing remarks
Rama Yade
Senior Director, Africa Center;
Senior Fellow, Europe Center,
Atlantic Council
More speakers to be announced.
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