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I don't know if she played at MVLA but she coached there (not sure if she was presently coaching but I know she did when my kid was wrapping her her time playing against them).
Coaching Changes 2022
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I don't know if she played at MVLA but she coached there (not sure if she was presently coaching but I know she did when my kid was wrapping her her time playing against them).
eastbaysoccer
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LMU made a big hire. They got the CAL state LA men’s coach who just won the national title! Proven winner, wow.
WCC loaded with great coaches now.
WCC loaded with great coaches now.
Surprised UCLA selected a coach with no head coaching experience at the college level.
Compared to AC or previous coaches who all had better pedigrees or previous head coaching experience prior.
LMU is going to be the best turn around college soccer team in 2022, moo! I hear nothing but amazing things about the school and the location is amazing. My dd has some old teammates playing their and they got nothing but greatness ahead of them. Good luck Lady Lions
I dunno after 18 seasons have to wonder if salary was a big factor for Chamides going to LMU?
He was the best recruiter in D2 no doubt, his teams where stacked with European recruits from Spain, Sweden, Norwegian countries, Finland, etc. Being a international scout for MLS and others helped a bunch. Wonder if he's going to continue in that roll or doesn't need to anymore with the LMU salary.
Look for a lot of new imported players for LMU if he keeps up the same MOU.
Sometimes that’s the best thing for a program. She’s been a high level assistant for a long time and is a good recruiter. My DD has a lot of respect for her based on their conversations over the summer.
eastbaysoccer
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LMU coach will certainly hit the transfer portal big time. I expect them to have a turnaround like SMC.
Pre season projections for next year:
1) Pepperdine
2) BYU
3) Santa Clara
4) SMC
5) Gonzaga
6) LMU
7)Portland
8) USF
9) Pacific-
10) USD - coach going to be fired soon
Pre season projections for next year:
1) Pepperdine
2) BYU
3) Santa Clara
4) SMC
5) Gonzaga
6) LMU
7)Portland
8) USF
9) Pacific-
10) USD - coach going to be fired soon
youthsportsugghhh
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I would say she has a pretty good pedigree -- Played and coached at one of the top youth clubs in the country, played for a top college program, coached at a top program. Mentors Albertin Montoya, Paul Radcliffe, John Smith; not a bad list of coaches to have as references
Conference is wide open next year. The talent delta has shrank considerably with elite players leaving..
eastbaysoccer
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It will be the same suspects at the top, Let's not pretend it will be any different. It's wide open maybe for the top 4 teams but it's likely the conference will only send top teams to the tourney this year.
The question will be will SMC be able to break into the top 3.
USC has hired McAlpine's replacement
usctrojans.com
Jane Alukonis Named Head Coach of USC Women's Soccer - USC Athletics
Jane Alukonis spent the last four years as an assistant at UCLA, where she was part of two Pac-12 Championships and an NCAA College Cup appearance.
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LASoccerMom
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It will be interesting to see how new coaches at UCLA, USC and LMU build their coaching staffs.
Interesting that USC went with Alukonis, who was only in her second year as a full assistant coach on Cromwell's staff, when UCLA apparently passed her over for Aozasa, who also lacks HC experience and was a Pac-12 assistant previously.USC has hired McAlpine's replacement
Jane Alukonis Named Head Coach of USC Women's Soccer - USC Athletics
Jane Alukonis spent the last four years as an assistant at UCLA, where she was part of two Pac-12 Championships and an NCAA College Cup appearance.
Lot of quality people speak very highly of her….hoping the best for her as we need more talented female coaches in the game.
I definitely agree with that (and all the way down to the club and AYSO levels too). I just wondered why UCLA didn’t hire her when she was right there and could provide continuity for current players and recruits.
LASoccerMom
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And how does Sam Greene fit into the UCLA puzzle or where does she land?
She went with Cromwell to be an assistant coach with the Orlando Pride
Orlando Pride Announces Assistant Coaching Staff Ahead of 2022 NWSL Season | Orlando City
ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 19, 2022) — With the 2022 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) preseason approaching, newly announced Orlando Pride Head Coach Amanda Cromwell has named her assistant coaching staff for the upcoming campaign. Cromwell will be supported in Orlando by first assistant Sam...
gotothebushes
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I was thinking the same thing!
I think UCLA wanted a clean slate. New AD who probably wanted nothing to do with the college admissions scandal stain. Cromwell and Sam Greene were on that staff when the non-player was rostered. Cromwell was in the last year of her contract. I believe she knew she had to go. Sam was not going to get the gig, although I believe she wanted it.
MA, who UCLA hired had seven years at Stanford as an assistant. She has a lot more experience than JA, who USC hired, so it is not surprising that UCLA went with MA. I hope they both do well.
MA, who UCLA hired had seven years at Stanford as an assistant. She has a lot more experience than JA, who USC hired, so it is not surprising that UCLA went with MA. I hope they both do well.