Last night at the ESPY’s, ESPN announced City in the Community (CITC) Young Leader, Chelsea Quito, as one of only a select few people nationwide to receive the 2020 Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award for her humanitarian efforts with New York City Football Club (NYCFC).
ESPN selected Chelsea because of her track record of strong leadership and years of service with NYCFC using soccer to uplift her local community and bring people together. For her achievements, Chelsea will receive a one-time college scholarship.
The Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award celebrates the legendary sports icon's commitment to leadership and service, and honors high school and college-aged students who, like Billie Jean King, use sports to improve their communities.