KAP7 and the CIF Central Section have extended their partnership through 2031, continuing a shared commitment to providing California student-athletes with the championship-quality equipment trusted at every level of the sport.

Zero saves. One goal against. To the untrained eye, it appears as though U.S. goalkeeper Matt Freese essentially did nothing in the United States’ 4-1 win over Paraguay in their opening game of the World Cup. Yet, as with most complex activities—sports or otherwise—much nuance exists. To the trained eye, a goalkeeper’s job entails considerably more than the average 3-4 saves they make in a typical game.

World Aquatics' Women in Water Polo Leadership Programme, in cooperation with Official Match Ball Supplier KAP7, brings together female coaches and technical officials from across the globe to support their professional development. In the second of a series profiling the participants of this initiative, we speak to Marcella Braga, a referee from Brazil whose journey from player to official is opening doors for women in her country.