48 Countries, 48 Women: A Community Soccer Event
Rise & Rep is bringing female and female-identifying players together for a celebration of soccer and female representation on Saturday, May 23 in New York City.
48 female players will represent one of the countries participating in this summer's men's top soccer tournament!
We're actively searching for players from: 🇩🇿 🇦🇺 🇦🇹 🇧🇪 🇨🇮 🇭🇷 🇨🇼 🇨🇿 🇨🇩 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇭🇹 🇮🇷 🇮🇶, among others. See full list in the FAQ.
If you're interested in joining as a player, partner or sponsor, you must pre-register in order to participate.
Through short 5v5 games, this event will be an opportunity to celebrate the global diversity of soccer and make women’s NYC soccer culture more visible.
Games will be hosted at Socceroof Wall Street at 10 am. Expect a experience full of good vibes, goals, camaraderie, fun, and more!
Please complete the pre-registration and interest form below. (Also available here).
If you have any questions, read our FAQ below or contact hello@riseandrep.co.
We hope to see you there!
FAQ
What is 48 Countries: 48 Women?
A community-driven, women-only pick-up soccer event bringing together 48 women to represent the 48 countries in this year’s men's top tournament.
Is this a tournament?
No. This is a pick-up style event, not a formal tournament. Games will be small-sided with rotating teams to keep things fun, social, and dynamic.
Is this event co-ed?
No, this is a women and women-identifying only event.
What does it mean to “represent a country”?
It’s about celebrating the global nature of the game. Each player represents a country to bring different cultures, identities, and stories onto one field. It’s symbolic, not a formal team structure.
What are the 48 countries?
We're currently looking for players from the following countries:
🇩🇿 Algeria
🇦🇷 Argentina
🇦🇺 Australia
🇦🇹 Austria
🇧🇪 Belgium
🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina
🇧🇷 Brazil
🇨🇻 Cabo Verde
🇨🇦 Canada
🇨🇴 Colombia
🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire
🇭🇷 Croatia
🇨🇼 Curaçao
🇨🇿 Czech Republic
🇨🇩 DR Congo
🇪🇨 Ecuador
🇪🇬 Egypt
🏴 England
🇫🇷 France
🇩🇪 Germany
🇬🇭 Ghana
🇭🇹 Haiti
🇮🇷 Iran
🇮🇶 Iraq
🇯🇵 Japan
🇯🇴 Jordan
🇲🇦 Morocco
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇳🇿 New Zealand
🇳🇴 Norway
🇵🇦 Panama
🇵🇾 Paraguay
🇵🇹 Portugal
🇶🇦 Qatar
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia
🏴 Scotland
🇸🇳 Senegal
🇿🇦South Africa
🇰🇷 South Korea
🇪🇸 Spain
🇸🇪 Sweden
🇨🇭Switzerland
🇹🇳 Tunisia
🇹🇷 Türkiye
🇺🇸 United States
🇺🇾 Uruguay
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
Do I have to be from the country I represent?
Ideally, yes, but not necessarily. While we’re prioritizing players with a clear connection to each country, representation can also reflect heritage, identity, or personal ties.
How are teams decided?
Teams will be rotated and mixed throughout the event. This is not country vs. country — the focus is on playing, connecting, and building community.
What level do I need to play?
All levels are welcome, though having some playing experience helps keep the flow of the games.
Why this event?
To create more space for women to play, connect, and be visible in the global game, especially in a city as diverse as NYC.
