"We want to demonstrate that vulnerability is a sign of strength.”  The US Women’s National Team and Common Goal have united to ensure mental health conversations can become a focus in soccer ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. On the eve of the tournament, and led by defender Naomi Girma and in collaboration with FOX Sports, the squad have come together to release a powerful statement on the issue. Girma is leading the innovative mental health initiative with the suppo

An interview with Common Goal’s newest member, Sven Schimmel, on his journey with football and mental coaching When Sven Schimmel started playing football it was just for fun. He was four after all. But by 12, things started to change as the game began chipping away at his mental health. By 23, the then professional footballer who had three seasons with VfB Stuttgart and two with SV Wehen Wiesbaden under his belt, had enough and decided to step away from the game. Now, as a m