Somos Unidos Foundation Announces Appointment of Linnea Romero as Executive Director

January 30, 2024 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – New Mexico United News Release

Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico United and the Somos Unidos Foundation are excited to announce that Linnea Romero has been named just the second Executive Director in Somos Unidos Foundation history. Romero, who has led the Foundation’s programming efforts since 2021, takes the role with immediate effect.

“The Somos Unidos Foundation has been my pride and joy for almost three years now,” said Romero. “From community clinics to Academy matches, I have met and learned from so many amazing New Mexicans. I have a newfound respect and love for my home state because of the family this club and foundation have created.”

Romero was born and raised in Albuquerque, attending Sandia High School. She played collegiate volleyball at Pierce College in Los Angeles, returning to New Mexico at the end of her collegiate career.

Since 2021, Romero’s efforts have seen the Somos Unidos Foundation’s impact continue to grow. She has generated community-driving clinics and events for New Mexican kids and families, always with an eye toward impact and belonging.

See below for a letter from Romero to the United Family:

Dear New Mexico United Familia,

The Somos Unidos Foundation has been my pride and joy for almost three years now. From Community Clinics to Academy matches, I have met and learned from so many amazing New Mexicans. I have a newfound respect and love for my home state because of the family this club and foundation have created.

Play equity has always been on the forefront of my ambitions. Growing up playing club volleyball, and later in college, I learned so many important life skills. The character development, career development, growth, friendships, and opportunities through sports are what led me here. I want to continue to open those doors to what I was privileged to experience. The experience of a lifetime; being led by Chanel Wiese-Carl, who opened many doors for me. I am eternally grateful for the leadership and mentorship she provided me, and I promise to carry on her mission of ensuring every kid across New Mexico knows they can be an athlete, scholar or artist. They are big shoes to fill, but it is an honor to step into the role of Executive Director of the Somos Unidos Foundation. As David Estrada once said during a school visit, “soccer is better when it is shared,” – I look forward to sharing more soccer with all of you.

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