The Karen Football Association
The Karen Football Association (KFA) is based in the United States and is the official governing body of the Karen Women's and Men's National Soccer Teams. KFA aims to develop a program that unites the community’s passion for football with the importance of gender equity. As an organization, and a team, we feel that it is our responsibility to be an influential role model for others; teaching our culture, and society, that women and men will always be on an equal playing field.
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The Karen Football Association is a registered 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization based in the state of Minnesota in the United States of America.
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Executive Board
Our leadership team has a wide range of business and footballing experience, but our values will always be rooted in the Karen community. Our diverse Board of Directors is made up of a two-thirds majority women, highlighting our mission for gender equity.
Kyle Johnson
Founder & Executive Director
Mohamed Malim
President & Board Chair
Lay Lay Zan
Secretary & Board Member
Tu Lor Eh Paw
Treasurer & Board Member
Academy Advisory Board
We are excited to announce the Karen FA Academy Advisory Board. As we developed our methodology for our program, our number one priority was getting advise and input from athletes in the Karen community, and what would be important for them. We have established a leadership group with a tremendous amount of playing experience and who are excited about the future of young athletes in the community.
James Soe
Academy Advisory Board
Lay Lay Zan
Academy Advisory Board
Lay Plah Cho
Academy Advisory Board
Taw Bee
Academy Advisory Board
Mu Kue
Academy Advisory Board
Aung Win
Academy Advisory Board
Pa Lu
Academy Advisory Board
Technical Staff
Our technical staff brings a passion for the game combined with the a genuine desire to provide more opportunities for those who sit outside of the US Youth Sports system. Their desire to help athletes achieve a top level is a goal for all.
Brendan Doyle
DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS
Brendan holds a United States Soccer Federation C License as well as a United Soccer Coaches Urban Soccer Diploma. He is currently an assistant coach in the Minneapolis City SC Futures Program, as well as the Community Engagement coordinator for the club. Prior to joining KFA, Brendan was a staff coach for the St Paul Blackhawks.
As Seen In
Thank you for the continued support from all of the media locally and around the world, sharing the stories of the Karen community and KFA. Read the articles below to learn more about the impact we are making.
Supporters
Thank you to all of the individuals, companies, and organizations supporting the Karen community.
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The Karen Football Association is a registered 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization based in the state of Minnesota in the United States of America.
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