Rebellion 99 Council
President
Tory Lathrop
They/Them
Raised in Los Angeles, Tory is excited to share their passion for soccer and experience in Sports Management with Rebellion 99. They hope to continue to advocate for the women's game in relation to BIPOC representation, LGBTQ visibility and encouraging young players to dream big when it comes to opportunities to play on the pitch and coach from the sidelines. They are excited for women's soccer to return to Los Angeles and can't wait to cheer on Angel City FC!
Vice President
Jill Panaro
She/Her
As soon as you hear Jill, you know she is not native to LA. She moved from Massachusetts in 2011 and brought with her, her rabid, unbridled, passion for soccer to Rebellion 99 in support of ACFC. Jill wishes to continue to build a strong community for all through this supporters group and have a safe place for all fans to enjoy the sport she loves.
Jill received a Business Management degree and played college soccer and coached soccer at both club and college level. Jill is a nationally licensed massage therapist since 2002 and small business owner from 2002-2023 until she took a full time position with the University of Southern California.
If you haven’t met her yet, she invites you to come introduce yourself to her at a R99 tailgate or wave to her on the capo stand!
LFG!!
Treasurer
Emma Siegfried
She/Her
As Rebellion 99’s resident Marine Biologist, Emma spends most of her time working with marine life as a PhD student at UConn - Avery Point. She grew up playing soccer recreationally, and as a scientist is acutely aware of the discrepancy between men and women in the workplace. She is incredibly excited to have a women's soccer team in LA and can’t wait to support these players on and off the field.
Secretary
Lisa Church
She/Her
Lisa grew up in LA, played soccer recreationally and in school, and loves following the sport with her family. Though living in San Francisco now, as soon as she saw the NWSL coming to LA, she joined Rebellion 99 and is a traveling Day One member! She has been so excited to see the development and growth of the team and the league and looks forward to the continued promotion of women's sports.
Community Outreach
Jaimie Calderon
She/Her
If you’ve met Jaimie you know she is definitely heard before seen which comes in handy at games. She is a proud Angelina with a deep love for the city and a strong desire to leave it better than she found it. She believes in the power of sports to unite and inspire, especially when it comes to women's soccer. It's not just about the game; it's about breaking barriers, empowering marginalized communities, and creating a level playing field for all. With a heart full of dedication and a desire to uplift the community, she is committed to creating a better future for all residents of LA.
Membership
Nathan Pillmore
He/Him
Nathan is an LA transplant but lifelong sports fan. Originally from Pennsylvania, you’ll find him with any and all sports playing in the background. Additionally, Nathan has a passion for mental health advocacy for all. He’s very excited to be joining Rebellion 99’s council and is ready to continue to help grow the game!
Away Days
Theresa Gio
She/Her
Born and raised in the Bay Area, Theresa has been a womens soccer fan since her AYSO days and was a huge San Jose Cyber Rays fan! She couldn’t be more excited that LA now has a women’s soccer team and can’t wait to cheer them on with the rest of the Rebellion 99 family. When not playing or watching soccer, Theresa is the Director of Outreach for a women’s equality nonprofit and her day job is in Human Resources.
Marketing & Socials
Mark Rojas
He/Him
Mark is a co-founder of the #BringNWSLtoLA movement. A San Diego native, he attended Chico State to study journalism and worked to layout many California newspapers including the LA Daily News and OC Register. He has a passion for promoting the advancement of women's professional sports, especially in Southern California.
Merchandise
Alex Freeman-Rein
She/Her
Working in television post-production by day and as Rebellion 99's production coordinator by night, Alex has always shown a passion for developing ideas and creating new products through her entrepreneurial spirit. She's very excited to have a hometown NWSL team in Angel City FC and is, most importantly, looking forward to meeting everyone's dogs.
Hooman Resources
Lincoln Freeman-Rein
He/Him
This pup's got little legs but big dreams! As a proud member of Rebellion 99, Lincoln is ready to cheer on his new favorite team, Angel City FC! His hobbies include barking at squirrels, taking long naps and watching NWSL games with his moms. He can't wait to greet and get pets from all of you!
Board of Directors
Board Member
Mark Rojas
He/Him
Mark is a co-founder of the #BringNWSLtoLA movement. A San Diego native, he attended Chico State to study journalism and worked to layout many California newspapers including the LA Daily News and OC Register. He has a passion for promoting the advancement of women's professional sports, especially in Southern California.
Board Member
Lindsay Rojas
She/Her
Lindsay owns a small pet care business in LA, caring primarily for dogs of new families, health care workers and individuals with physical disabilities. She found her passion for the game through the USWNT and fought to bring NWSL to LA so others could experience the power of pro women's football and learn from the inspirational athletes within it. She's excited to utilize her supporter experience as the first female council member of The 3252 to uplift support for our Angel City FC athletes.
Board Member
Ashtin Larkin
She/Her
Ashtin is a Forensic Specialist in LA County, conducting crime scene investigations. In her free time, Ashtin promotes the growth of minority youth involvement in soccer by working as a volunteer and mentor. She still plays soccer in various adult leagues and grew up playing for Slammers FC in Newport Beach. She played Division 1 soccer at West Virginia University and is excited to finally have a women’s pro team back in LA.
Board Member
Jennie Aro
She/Her
Born and raised in Los Angeles to South American immigrants, soccer has been a part of Jennie's life since she was a youngster. Active in local and national football supporter culture, Jennie serves on multiple committees for supporters groups for a Los Angeles MLS team and USSF men's and women's national teams, respectively.
Board Member
Jason Aro
He/Him
Currently general counsel for a mortgage banking firm, Jason is an avid supporter of teams domestically and internationally, which now includes ACFC. He has many years experience as a player and coach, and received his national coaching license at age 17.
Rebellion 99 council and board of directors positions are 100% unpaid, volunteer positions.