The Milwaukee Bucks will host a women's panel discussion on empowerment Friday before the U.S. Women's team World Cup quarterfinals match.

The discussion will be at 12:45 p.m. in the beer garden at the Fiserv Forum entertainment plaza.

Panelists include Katie George, Bucks sideline reporter and a former college volleyball star; Markus Roeders, Marquette University women's soccer coach; Meredith Black, Marquette women's lacrosse coach; Bernell Hooker, founder and CEO of IOU Sports; and Tina Jones, executive director of Girls on the Run of Southeastern Wisconsin. Girls on the Run focuses on motivating young girls to be active and healthy.

Bucks play-by-play announcer Jim Paschke will moderate.

The event is being held in partnership with the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. The U.S. team finished first in their group against Sweden, Chile and Thailand, and is the only team from outside Europe in the quarterfinals. The next match for the American team, against France in Paris, will immediately follow the panel at 2 p.m.

"The U.S. Women are devoted advocates of women and their advancement in the sports world," said Grace Murray, communications coordinator for the Bucks. "The excitement surrounding the team and their actions off the field make this a perfect time to expand upon their platform."

The discussion will address female leadership, self-empowerment and "how sports impacts life beyond the court," she said.

No tickets are required for the event, which is open to the public. Seating is provided in the beer garden area. The World Cup game will be livestreamed on the 28-foot outdoor screen.