We’re a group of professionals with decades of experience in global football management, finance, scouting, player development and data. Experience ranging from FC Barcelona, LALIGA, VfL Wolfsburg, ZED FC to grassroots clubs and academies around the world. Our team is positioned to bring the next generation of African footballers to the world stage.

Her Game Next was created to showcase overlooked talent, bring exposure to unknown leagues and provide pathways for players to reach their dreams.

With our powerful network, Her Game Next has reach into the hardest to access leagues and on ground expertise in developing clubs.

The rapid growth of women’s football demands a higher level player from a wider player pool. Her Game Next is designed to simplify a complex process in underexposed leagues to bridge the gap between clubs around the world.

Our Goals:

: To find you the best players.

: Provide vetted stats, data and profiles.

: Give you unique insight into next generation superstars.

: Connect the African women’s football landscape to the world.

: Showcase stand out talent.

Meet the Team

  • Paul Dreisbach

    FOUNDER | LinkedIn

    Football management professional with years of experience building women’s football projects, social impact strategies and global initiatives driving equality through sport.

    Co-founder of Petrichor, one of the largest girls football development initiatives in West Africa.

    Founder of Sport Impact Consulting which provides strategic services to football clubs, organizations, Federations and capital groups around the globe.

    Experienced project manager with a vast network Paul has built partnerships with LALIGA, Bayern Munich, VFL Wolfsburg, KC Current, Racing Louisville and more.

    Passionate about bringing exposure to overlooked markets providing equality in player development, partnerships and data accessibility.

  • Farida Salem

    ADVISOR | LinkedIn

    Experienced player and development professional with years of coaching and management in Egypt with ZED FC.

    Founder of Empower Academy which gives girls access and pathways into leadership and sport through football programs.

    Content / Data producer at EA Sports and passionate change maker in sports for social change.

  • Gloria Mariwa

    Market Advisor East Africa | LinkedIn

    Women's Football Content Creator & Fan Engagement Strategist

    Gloria Mariwa is the founder of Wecheza, a platform revolutionizing women's football in Kenya by bridging the gap between athletes and fans through innovative digital strategies. As a passionate advocate for fan engagement and athlete financial independence, she leverages Web3 technology to create new revenue streams for underpaid female footballers.

    She also founded 14thgunner, a platform dedicated to promoting women’s sports—primarily football—and closing the unnecessary gender gap in sports. Through her work, she has built a community of 10k+ fans, the majority being Gen Z audiences who are passionate about women’s football and sports as a whole.

  • Joshua Thompson

    ADVISOR | LinkedIn

    Joshua Thomson is an executive and entrepreneur specializing in the sports and digital industries. He is the Director of Strategic Partnerships for The Women's Cup, an annual global women's club soccer tournament, and for Matchday, a AI-driven mobile game designed for 5 billion football fans worldwide.

    Joshua has an extensive background in the football world, having worked for organizations such as FC Barcelona, where he was in charge of international growth and increased revenue fivefold.

  • Maya Neal

    ADVISOR | Market Manager Liberia | LinkedIn

    Professional footballer with experience playing in France, Iceland, and Kazakhstan.

    Founder and executive director of Your Foot, My Foot Foundation, a nonprofit providing greater opportunities in football for youth in underserved communities in the U.S. and Liberia, West Africa. 

    Earned a bachelor’s degree in public policy with a minor in business administration and master’s in sports management. Her professional experiences include community engagement and sports administration working for the Chicago (Red) Stars [NWSL] and the University of Tennessee Athletics respectively.

    Committed to bridge chasms in communities, such as race, wealth, and gender inequality by using the power of sport as a driving force.