The Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Miami and ABFC are excited to co-host a speaker series on creating access to soccer at all levels this summer. The event will explore the unique ways the football industry has innovated itself in different ways to ensure the game remains accessible to all communities and the positive social impacts of sport.

Opening remarks by Consul General Ruth Emmerink with a keynote by Mary Kok-Willemsen of the Holland Football University followed by an engaging panel discussion moderated by Amanda Vandervort, USL Super League, featuring: Edson Braafheid (Play Mental Foundation), Shane Malcolm (bootbags) and Thomas Rongen (soccer analyst and commentator).