Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor sent a letter to Sunil Gulati,  president of the U.S. Soccer Federation, urging the Federation to support and advocate for FIFA reform that places a stronger emphasis on girls’ and women’s soccer across the globe. Rep. Castor also called for greater gender balance in the governance of FIFA. Rep. Castor states in her letter: “[a]s Co-Chair of the Congressional Soccer Caucus and strong advocate for gender equity in sports and education, I strongly urge you and the U.S. Soccer Federation to support and advocate for the FIFA reform plan submitted by Moya Dodd, Chair, of the FIFA Task Force for Women’s Football."

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