Cynthia Parlow Cone was a former player of soccer and a professional executive. She rose to the top of soccer. She is currently the president of United States Soccer Federation. She was also a two-time Olympic Gold medalist and the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup champion. Her achievements include her being named the United States Soccer Federation's first female president.
President of U.S. Soccer
Cindy Parlow Cone was reelected as president of the U.S. Soccer Federation for another four-year term. Her primary areas of focus will be the collective bargaining process and a report from former Deputy Attorney General Sally Q. Yates into allegations of abuse in women's soccer. She will also continue to fight for equal pay and fair treatment for female players. In addition, she will focus on building the game in all of its forms.
USSF is in a weak financial position. Parlow cone has had the challenge of dealing with a multitude of lawsuits, financial hardships, and her leadership has been capable to restore USSF's finances. The US Soccer's recent equal-pay agreement has restored the public's confidence and allowed it to present an even more united front to its commercial partners. Cone has much to do as the president and CEO of US Soccer.
Assistant coach at University of North Carolina
Cindy Parlow Cone was a former player and is currently the assistant coach of University of North Carolina's women's soccer teams. Parlow Cone, who played college soccer at North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has vast experience in coaching women’s soccer. She has also served as a USSF "A" License coach, and has attended FIFA Futuro III courses.
Parlow Cone played four-time All-American in her playing days. She helped the Tar Heels win four ACC regular-season titles and three national championships. She was also awarded two Hermann Trophies. This is the top award in women’s collegiate soccer. She is also an inductee into the UNC women’s football hall of fame.
First female president for U.S. Soccer
Cone was elected president of US Soccer in March. Cone's focus as president has been to improve diversity, bring back commercial rights in-house and grow the sport in every form. She has achieved significant goals in her two years as president. These include a historic collective bargaining deal with the US National Teams' unions, and equal pay for women's and men's soccer players.
Cone is a three time Olympian and a former member of the senior U.S. National Team. Cone is also inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame. She has led a significant shift in the priorities of the Federation as president. She has put greater emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and team building.
Portland Thorns FC is the NWSL champion.
Portland Thorns FC is the current NWSL champions. After a two-year break, Parlow has been back in the club's sights. The Thorns finished 9th in the league last season. However, the new head coach will have high expectations and limited funds. He or she must create a championship team.
Before taking the Portland Thorns FC job, Cone was an assistant coach for the University of North Carolina for four years. Cone was the coach of the team, which won four NCAA championships. In 2013, Cone became the Thorns' head coach. Cone was a successful coach and served on the youth task force of the US national team as well as the Athletes' Council. Cone was also inducted into this year's National Soccer Hall of Fame.
Face of "Safer Soccer" initiative
Parlow Cone was a soccer star and is now the face for a campaign that aims to make soccer more accessible to children. Parlow Cone, a former Olympic Gold medalist, is not new to concussions. She suffered another one during the 2003 World Cup. After suffering recurring headaches, she retired from the national team. She has been a soccer coach for Chapel Hill, North Carolina since then and has spoken out about her experiences and the importance safety in the game.
A group of concussion professionals and former professional athletes have joined the campaign. The campaign aims to reduce head-to-head collisions and prevent concussions among young soccer players. A Washington State study found that a banning of heading could protect up to 30 percent from injuries. This could result in an estimated 100,000 fewer concussions in youth soccer.