Every player deserves a future that’s as strong as her past.
As the first association dedicated to retired women's professional soccer players, NEXT CHAPTER FC™ connects accomplished athletes to career resources, health support, business networks, and each other.
OUR MISSIONTo strengthen & preserve the legacy of retired women’s soccer players.
We do this by creating connections, guidance, and resources that empower success after the game.
OUR VisionA unified team & platform of opportunity for retired women’s soccer players.
Because every player deserves a future that’s as strong as her past.
Photo courtesy of ESPN
“We just got the same damn award. Same sweat, same sacrifice. Yet the three of us were walking into three very different retirements.”
– ABBY WAMBACH
2016 ESPYS ICON AWARD
Photo by Jeffrey F Lin on Unsplash
Next Chapter exists to change the lack of unified support for retired professional women athletes.
30k+ women play college soccer per year
Less than 2% go on to play professionally
Average retirement is at 35 years old
Each path to the pros is different, but nearly all players face uncertainty when their playing careers end. Currently, support for players ends when the competition ends. Next Chapter FC™ exists to address this gap. We aim to build a network for connection, opportunity, and care that allows every player to live a life with fulfillment and dignity after their final match.
Association Services
Next Chapter FC™ provides a comprehensive suite of services promoting the interests of retired professional soccer players
Next Chapter Leadership
Next Chapter FC™ was founded by trailblazer Ruth Harker, a member of the first U.S. Women’s National Team of 1985.
