Join Bay FC in celebrating Latino Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. Throughout the month, we’ll spotlight members of the team and staff who are proud of their Latino culture. Bay FC will cap off the month with a vibrant Latino Heritage Night for our home match on Saturday, October 12 at PayPal Park, where fans can experience cultural music, performances and education throughout the night.
Latino Heritage Month on Social Media
Bay FC is recognizing the Latino roots of players and staff during the month of October. Alex Loera and Kiki Pickett both share Mexican heritage, while Deyna Castellanos represents her home of Venezuela.
Loera, Pickett, and Castellanos visited a Venezuelan restaurant with Melissa Lowder to discuss their favorite cultural traditions and food. Check out the video below and click here to read more about their conversation.
Click here to listen to Bay FC’s Latino Heritage Night playlist compiled by Loera, Pickett, and Castellanos.
Bay FC’s mental performance coach, Agustina De Giovanni, knows the importance of mental health for athletes as a former swimmer representing her country of Argentina in international competitions, including the Olympics. Watch the video below to hear her discuss the importance of a role focused on the team’s mental fitness.
Bay FC Head Coach Albertin Montoya shared his story of being born in Cuba and coming to the U.S. to become a professional soccer player and coach.
Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley
Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley is celebrating Latina Leadership for the past 25 years in Silicon Valley. Click here to learn more about the organization.
