2022 IGLFA DC SPECIAL EDITION | www.CompeteNetwork.com WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
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We all know what happened next. The world has changed tremendously since then. Many of us are still working from home. We’ve hardly left our houses, much less the country. But hope is ascendent.
Of course, we strongly encourage everyone to stay for as long as they can. There’s a reason we’re planning the tournament in the week leading up to Capital Pride! This will be the first official Pride celebration since the pandemic, and we guarantee it will be epic!
Chair • 2022 IGLFA World Championship
2020 and 2021 were unprecedented years, filled with uncertainty, instability, anxiety, and countless plans cancelled or put on hold.
There is so much to do in this city, and we hope we’ve created an event where players actually have some time to see the sights. The matches are scheduled exclusively in the late afternoon. Players who have a tough time getting off work can telecommute during the day, those that want to see the city will have more free time to explore, and others will be sure they have enough time to sleep in, just in case anyone accidentally has a late night.
Welcome,
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FTSC shares in that optimism. Emerging from a year and a half without soccer, we didn’t lose sight of our goal: to host a world class tournament for our fellow LGBTQ+ players and clubs.
WELCOME
Our plans changed slightly. With a shortened timeline, and the need to prioritize ease of organization sponsors, local partners, IGLFA organizers, clubs, and players, we decided that a 7v7 tournament format would the best option for 2022. While we know everyone loves a full-sided game, 7v7 soccer creates unique opportunities for participants to experience the fun of travel without sacrificing the quality of in-game experience.
Thank you so much for supporting our queer soccer community with your attendance. We truly hope your experience is unforgettable.
In early 2020, Federal Triangles Soccer Club (FTSC) was in the late stages of submitting a bid to host the 2021 IGLFA World Championships. At the time, we felt uniquely situated to throw an amazing tournament, and everyone in our club was on board to make it happen.
CRAIG WILLIAMS
That is especially true in Washington, D.C. Despite recent unrest, our city and our country are coming alive again. Locally, our mayor has reopened businesses, our vaccination rates are high, and we have a renewed push for voting recognition and statehood. Nationally, we are putting in the work to re-earn the respect from the rest of the world which had slowly eroded since 2016. We have a new President, our first Black and woman Vice President, and a newfound optimism for the future.
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Enjoy your time here in this historic capital city and good luck to all those taking part!
Michael Ledford • Club President (2021)
Zach Straus Tournament Director
This week a variety of teams will compete in small-sided games for the honor of being IGLFA World Champions. The baton will then be handed to the organizing committee in Sydney where in February next year - to coincide with World Pride 2023 - teams will compete in both 11-a-side and small-sided games to join the honors roll call.
ADDITIONAL TOURNAMENT SUPPORT
TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE
Cara Mauldin Vice-Chair
Sam Kallman Jessie Salpeter
Nathan Kelley • Club President (2022)
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M.A. Keifer Nick Napolitano
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Austin Hope Vice-Chair
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While I’m encouraged by the courage and bravery of players like Collin Martin in the United States, Josh Cavallo in Australia and most recently, Jack Daniels in the United Kingdom, it is clear that the IGLFA mission of promoting a safe space for LGBTQ+ participation in football, including via tournaments such as this, is still an important one.
President • IGLFA
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Carlos Rosales Finance Director
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My hope is that in the coming days we demonstrate the importance of soccer in enabling people to be the best versions of themselves they can be; that we show a different and more inclusive way of playing the game; and that we embrace the power of unity.
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Jim Ensor Gar Meng Leong Scott Teribury Jon Bailey
Esteban Montoya • Vice-Chair
Robert York
Craig Williams Chair
This World Championship coincides with the 30th anniversary of IGLFA. Since IGLFA was founded in the early 1990s, we have achieved a great deal of progress for LGBTQ+ people in society and in soccer in many countries across the world. However, that progress is unevenly distributed and problems still persist in soccer, particularly in the men’s professional game.
ENJOY D.C.
Yours in sport, ALEX BAKER
Keyla Tumas Volunteer Director
Brandon Warner Austin Bray
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On behalf of the IGLFA board, our member clubs and referees, supporters and stakeholders, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Washington, D.C. for the first part of this antipode edition of our World Championships. Our thanks go to your hosts, Federal Triangles, and all those involved in putting on this spectacular tournament and associated social events. I know personally just how much hard work and effort has gone into this special event.
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NEW YORK RAMBLERS New York, NY TEAMS: Ramblers 1 (AG-D1), Ramblers 2 (AG-D2)
TEAMS: Rainbow Unicorns, DuPont Circle Jerks, Cherry Poppers (AG-D1), Old Unicorns, Vers Girls, Bi-Coastal Curious (AG-D2), Minority Report, FTSC Pride (AG-D3), Shady Pines (AG-M), The Feds (W-D1)
DALLAS OAK LAWN SOCCER CLUB Dallas, TX
AUSTIN GOLDSTARS Austin, TX TEAM: (AG-D3)Goldstars/Jacks
TEAMS: Rainbow Battalion (AG-D3), Falcons Master (AG-M), Falcons (W-D3)
TEAM: Oak Lawn reUnited (AG-M)
TEAMS: WHSC Black, WHSC White (AG-D1), WHSC Rockets (W-D1)
TEAM TEVEZ (W-D1) Washington, DC
TEAMS: Rangers/Inspire
BETTY & BEA’S (AG-M) Various, SUPERHEROESUSA (W-D3) Baltimore, MD
TEAM: Rangers/Inspire
LAMBDA RISING SOCCER (AG-D2) San Diego, CA
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Teams are listed with their respective divisions in parentheses (AG = All-Gender, W = women, D# = division, M = Masters division)
THE FLYING BATS FC (W-D1) Sydney, SYDNEYAustraliaRANGERS FC (AG-D2) Sydney, Australia
TWIN CITIES JACKS SOCCER Minneapolis-St.CLUB Paul, MN TEAM: (AG-D3)Goldstars/Jacks
Portland,PDXTRA OR TEAM: Bi-Coastal Curious (AG-D2)
PHILADELPHIA FALCONS Philadelphia, PA
FEDERAL TRIANGLES SOCCER Washington,CLUBDC
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
WEST LosSOCCERHOLLYWOODCLUBAngeles,CA
SC INSPIRE ARKANSAS (AG-D2) Little Rock, AR
WEDNESDAY | JUNE 8
Noon – 10:30 pm Capital Pride Block Party across Dupont & Logan Circle
Noon – 10 pm Capital Pride Festival & Concert on Pennsylvania Ave
2 pm – 6 pm Group stage games at The Fields at RFK
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8 pm – 10 pm Capital Pride OUTSpoken at Busboys & Poets
Women’s/Non-binary Pride game (Philly vs Baltimore) at McKinley Tech
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm NWSL Spirit @ Gotham watch party at TBD
10 am – 11 am Referees meeting at Yours Truly DC
1 pm – 8 pm
1 pm – 6 pm Finals games at Garrison Elementary
5 pm – 9 pm
SATURDAY | JUNE 11
EVENT SCHEDULE
JUNE 4
8 pm – midnight Post-parade meet at Wundergarten
8 pm – Midnight Welcome party at Pitchers DC Bar/ALOHO featuring Banaka Devereaux
Noon – 2 pm March for Our Lives DC 2022 down New York Ave
FRIDAY | JUNE 10
JUNE 6
1 pm – 8 pm
3:30 pm – 7:30 pm Capital Pride Parade through Dupont & Logan Circle
Check-in social at The Dirty Goose. Live Draw at 8pm
10 am – 11 am
Athlete Village opens at The Fields at RFK (Alcohol 4 – 7 pm, Pizza 5:15 pm & 6:15 pm)
Athlete Village opens at The Fields at RFK (Alcohol 4 – 7 pm, Pizza 5:15 pm & 6:15 pm)
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Diversity & inclusion panel at the Athlete Village
EARLY ARRIVERS
TUESDAY | JUNE 7
2 pm – 6 pm Group stage games at The Fields at RFK
2 pm – 6 pm Knockout games at The Fields at RFK
11 am – 2 pm
Closing Brunch & Awards Ceremony at Pitchers DC Bar/ALOHO
1 pm – 8 pm
Athlete Village opens at The Fields at RFK (Alcohol 4 – 7 pm, Pizza 5:15 pm & 6:15 pm)
8 pm – midnight Postgame party at Green Lantern
SUNDAY | JUNE 12
THURSDAY | JUNE 9
11 am – noon Captains meeting at Yours Truly DC
2 pm AGD1 - FINAL at Garrison Elem. School
Division M
3 pm AG D1 AG D1 AG D1 No Game AG D3 AG D3
4 pm AGD3 - FINAL at Garrison Elem. School
5 pm AGM - FINAL at Garrison Elem. School
1 pm WD1 - FINAL at Garrison Elem. School
AG D1 - 6 Teams All teams play each opponent once, followed by semifinals, and finals.
4 pm AG D2 AG D2 AG D2 AG D3 AG M AG M
5 pm AGD1 - SF AGD1 - SF W D1 W D1 AG D3 AG D3
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2A 2B 3A 3B
W
AG
10 am PRIDE MATCH at McKinley Tech
DAY 2 | THURSDAY, JUNE 9
AG M - 4 Teams All teams play each opponent twice, followed by finals.
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2 pm AG D2 AG D2 AG D2 No Game AG M AG M
DAY 4 | SATURDAY, JUNE 11
4 pm AG D1 AG D1 AG D1 AG M AG D3 AG D3 pm D2 AG D2 AG D2 AG M W D1 W D1
4 pm AGD2 - SF AGD2 - SF W D1 W D1 AG M AG M
AG D2 - 6 Teams All teams play each opponent once, followed by semifinals, and finals.
2 pm AG D1 AG D1 AG D1 AG M AG D3 AG D3
2 pm AG D2 AG D2 AG D2 AG D3 AG M AG M
Masters SF
3 pm AG D2 AG D2 AG D2 AG M W D1 W D1
W D1 - 4 Teams All teams play each opponent twice, followed by finals.
5 pm AG D1 AG D1 AG D1 AG D3 W D1 W D1
Women D#
KEY = All-Gender = = = = Semifinals
DAY 1 | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8
3 pm AG D1 AG D1 AG D1 AG D3 W D1 W D1
GAME SCHEDULE
AG D3 - 4 Teams All teams play each opponent twice, followed by finals.
Pride Match Exhibition W/Nonbinary D3 Game between Philly and Baltimore
DAY 3 | FRIDAY, JUNE 10
3 pm AGD2 - FINAL at Garrison Elem. School
AG
Field location: 1A 1B
SCHEDULE EXPLANATION
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ATHLETE VILLAGE
Our beer garden will be open each day from 4 pm-7 pm with several alcohol options, including local brewery Denizens, and other refreshments. Pizza will also be delivered to the Athlete Village twice each day — 5:15 pm and 6:15 pm — for players to have dinner from Extreme Pizza. Menus will be available at each table, with QR codes below and at the tables being available for players to order their dinner. Players should place their orders for Extreme Pizza at least an hour before the desired delivery time.
You can purchase tournament & FTSC merchandise from the Athlete Village to take a piece (or two) of tournament memorabilia home with you! We will be selling t-shirts, shorts, socks, water bottles, commemorative coins, pennants, and armbands. We will accept Credit/Debit cards, Venmo, and cash.
Snacks can also be purchased at the fields office by field #3 throughout the day.
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The IGLFA DC WC XXIV Athlete Village will be situated under and around the Celebration Pavillion near the center of the Fields at RFK campus, right by field #2. Here you will find our medical tent, merchandise area, beer garden, DJ, referee HQ, and other support features! The Fields at RFK also have restrooms up by field #1 and a field office run by CRYSP and EventsDC down by field #3. The Athlete Village will open one hour before games start each day and close two hours after games stop (1 pm – 8 pm).
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Our merchandise tent is also where to go for tournament t-shirt exchanges, in case the default size distribution of shirts given to your team at registration didn’t exactly match your players.
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And most importantly, to our volunteers for their hard work and dedication to making this event a tremendous success.
YoursYinWundergartenWashingtonPete/ClearwaterSpiritHospitalityTrulyDC
A League of Her Own Adam
SPECIAL THANKS (In Alphabetical Order)
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
Pitchers Bar DC
The Washington Institute
DCDCDavidDatchaAmericanRossAirlinesBeerGardenVosScoresUnited OliveGreenTheFrankExtremeDistrictDenizensSportsPizzaAvalosDirtyGooseLantern&York
Visit St.
THANK YOU FOR COMING — SEE YOU IN SYDNEY!
