Values & Pillars
At the heart of The Wild Roses are the values that bind us — passion, pride, and community. Our pillars guide everything we do, from creating unmatched energy on matchday to giving back to the city we love. We’re more than supporters — we’re a movement rooted in tradition, built for the future.
Inclusivity
Ensure that everyone, regardless of their background, gender, sexual orientation, race, or abilities, feels welcome and supported. Everyone should have an equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of the group, whether it's cheering at games, volunteering, or leading initiatives.
Positive Fan Culture
Foster an environment where all members treat each other with kindness and understanding. This includes respecting differing opinions, encouraging healthy discussions, and ensuring that everyone feels valued and heard.
Community Building
Focus on creating a strong, positive community that encourages personal connections, shared experiences, and a sense of belonging. This could mean hosting social events, attending games together, or collaborating on initiatives that benefit the broader soccer community.
Empowerment
Support players, coaches, and staff, but also encourage the group to empower each other. Whether it’s through leadership opportunities, mentorship, or helping others develop their passions for the game, empowerment should be a central tenet.
Safety & Respect
Prioritize the physical and emotional safety of all members, both online and in person. This includes setting clear boundaries around behavior and addressing harassment or harmful actions swiftly and effectively. Foster an environment where all members treat each other with kindness and understanding. This includes respecting differing opinions, encouraging healthy discussions, and ensuring that everyone feels valued and heard.
Diversity & Representation
Embrace and celebrate the diversity within the group, ensuring that people from all walks of life can see themselves represented in leadership roles, club activities, and supporter initiatives.
Advocacy & Action
Support not just the team but the causes that matter to the community, such as advocating for better resources for women's soccer, gender equity, and standing against discrimination in any form.
Support for Women’s Sports:
Champion the visibility, recognition, and growth of women’s soccer. Advocate for equal opportunities and fair treatment, both on and off the field, and work toward elevating women's soccer to the same level of respect and attention as men's.