TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Last month, Women\u2019s World Cup Champion with the United States Women\u2019s National Team Crystal Dunn visited the Tallahassee Reckoning for the final match of the club\u2019s third season. As it turns out, the visit was more than a one-time drop-in.<\/p>\n
TLH Reckoning announced via press release on Thursday morning that Dunn will join the club as part of its ownership group as the club looks to further its ambitions to grow its presence and women\u2019s soccer throughout Tallahassee and the Big Bend.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am so excited to join the Tallahassee Reckoning ownership group. I\u2019ve always wanted to continue making an impact on the women\u2019s game, and being part of this opportunity is incredibly meaningful to me,\u201d said Dunn in a statement. \u201cTallahassee Reckoning is more than a team. It is about creating a better future for female athletes and building systems that genuinely support girls and women at every level of the game. That mission matters, and I am proud to be part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dunn joins existing owner Dr. Ashlee Fontes in leading the Reckoning. The two have a previous relationship stemming from their time with NWSL side the Washington Spirit, where Dr. Fontes served as an executive and Dunn would make 54 appearances on the pitch. <\/p>\n
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\u201cCrystal represents everything we hope young girls believe is possible,\u201d said Dr. Fontes in the release. \u201cShe has competed at the highest level in the world, but what impresses me even more is her commitment to opening doors for the next generation and helping close the opportunity gap in our sport. That is exactly what we are building at TLH Reckoning. This is not about one team or one season. It is about creating a soccer ecosystem in Tallahassee for players, fans, families, partners, investors, and the entire community to access and flourish. Having Crystal help lead that work is incredibly meaningful.\u201d<\/p>\n
The club says Dunn\u2019s main duties will include \u201cstrategic advising, investor engagement, advocacy, support for youth-to-professional pathway development, and helping expand TLH Reckoning\u2019s long-term ecosystem of facilities, resources, and opportunities.\u201d hoping the USWNT\u2019s legends involvement is a sign of credibility and investment as the team builds toward its long term goal of creating a \u201cyouth-to-professional\u201d pathway for young players in the region.<\/p>\n
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