At FC Portland, coaching is the heart of our success. The history our coaches have with our club, their own competitive playing experience, and their style of teaching and philosophy are the reasons for our long history of strong player development and achievement.
Several of our coaches have been here since Clive Charles started the club in 1987. Others are loyal alumni of the program, once playing for FC Portland themselves. Many played collegiately, professionally, and for their national teams.
Our coaches at FC Portland have a wealth of experience and have a longevity that is unmatched amongst clubs. Our emphasis and philosophy toward player development is deeply engrained in our coaches.
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Jason Carney
Director of Coaching
Coaching License
USSF B, UEFA B, FA Level 3, UEFA (Regional) Scottish B, NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma, NSCAA Advanced National Coaching Diploma
Current
2006 Boys & 2004 Girls ECNL
Previous Coaching
Preston North End Youth Academy, England, Head Coach
McLean Soccer Academy, VA Head Coach
Fauquier County, VA Director of Coaching
Playing Experience
Preston North End, England
Bolton Wonderers, England
North West County League, England (semi-pro)
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Michael Jamieson
Age Group Coordinator
Coaching License
USSF B, UEFA B, and English FA Level 2
Current
2008 Boys
Previous Coaching
USSDA Director of Coaching
ECNL Head Coach
Chester City Football Club, England
New Jersey Red Bull, New Jersey/NYC
Lincoln High School - Varsity
Playing Experience
Liverpool Football Club (Youth Academy)
Edge Hill University
Chester City Football Club
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Alex Ponce
Age Group Coordinator
Coaching License
USSF F License
Current
2003 Boys & 2005 Boys
Linfield University, Men's Associate Head Coach
Previous Coaching
Hood River Dynamos
Putnam High School, Girls Varsity Assitant Coach
Playing Experience
Hood River Valley High School
FC Portland
Clark College
Concordia University
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Andy Friazer
Coach
Coaching License
Current
2005 Girls ECNL
Previous Coaching
Playing Experience
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Ben Durano
Age Group Coordinator
Coaching License:
USSF National D License
NSCAA High School Diploma
Current:
2008 Girls
Sunset HS girls 2005-Current
Previous Coaching:
ODP- 91B, 92B, 97G, 98G
Glencoe HS girls 2000-2004
Westside Timbers 1998-2014
Gunners U12B 2001 State Champions
Galaxy U18 2007 State Finalists
2008 State Champions
Fury U17G & U18G 2011/2012 State Champions
Usonians U13G 2010 State Champions, Regional Semi-Finalists
Copa U14G 2013 State Champions, Regional Semi-Finalists
Playing Experience:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 90-91
Sembach FC, Germany 86-89
Hillsboro HS, Or. '83
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Ben Gadawski
JR Academy Head Coach
Current:JR Academy Head Coach
Sunset High School Boys Coach 2013-CurrentPlaying Experience:Pacific UniversityFC Portland Since U10Sunset High School
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Bill Irwin
Goalkeeper Coach & Coach
Coaching Licnese
USSF “A” License
USSF Coaching Schools Instructor
FC Portland Coach Since 1986
Current
2004 Girls ECNL and Goalkeeper Director of Coaching
Previous Coaching
University of Portland; Head Coach Men’s Soccer Team (2003-2015)
University of Portland Director of Soccer; Head Coach Men’s Team, Assistant Coach and Goalkeeping Coach Women’s team (2003-2013)
13 NCAA berths, 1 National Championship
University of Portland Assistant Coach (1986-2003)
20 NCAA berths, 1 National Championship
US U-23 Women’s Team Head Coach (2007- 2011)
Nordic Cup Winners (2007, 2008)
USSF (United States Soccer Federation) National Team Goalkeeping Coach
US Men’s Olympic Team (2002, 2003)
U-18 Men (2003)
U-20 Men (2000, 2001); U-20 World Cup finals Argentina (2001)
U-16 Men (1998)
U-23 Men (1997)
US Men’s National Team (1997)
U-17 Men’s National Team (1997)
US Women’s National Team (2005, 2006)
U-20 Women (1996-2007)
Playing Experience:
Northern Ireland Youth Team (1967-1969)
Northern Ireland Amateur Team (1970)
Bangor FC, Irish League, Bangor N. Ireland (1966-1970)
Cardiff City FC, English 2nd and 3rd Division (1970-1978)
Washington Diplomats, NASL (North American Soccer League) (1978-1981)
Dallas Tornado, NASL (1981-1982)
Portland Timbers, NASL (1982)
San Jose Earthquakes, NASL and MISL (Major Indoor Soccer League) (1982-1984)
Minnesota Strikers, MISL (1985-1986)
Wichita Wings, MISL (1986)
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Brian Gant
Coach
Coaching License:
USSF B
Current:
2007 Girls ECNL & 2002/2001 Girls ECNL
Previous Coaching:
Catlin Gabel HS
FC Portland Coach for 28 years
Playing Experience:
Canadian National Team Member
Played for the Vancouver Whitecaps, NASL
Played for the Portland Timbers, NASL
New Westminster Blues
Canadian Amateur Championship
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby FC
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Brittney Elsensohn
Coach
Coaching License
Current
Girls Youth Academy
Previous Coaching
Playing Experience
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Brad Pollard
Coach
Coaching license:USSF D LicenseNSCAA Advanced National, NSCAA Goalkeeping I and II LicensesCurrent:2002/2001 GirlsPrevious Coaching:Boys and Girls Head Soccer Coach: James Irwin Charter High School, Colorado Springs, Co.Sherwood High School JV Coach2007Valley Catholic Boys Head soccer coach 2008-2011Pikes Peak Rush 2003-2005Corinthians Soccer Club (Colorado Springs, Co) 2006-2006Westside Timbers SC 2007-2013Playing Experience:Oklahoma Christian University 1998ShastaCommunity College 2000Washington County Soccer Club, Bartlesville, OK
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Carly Bennett
Coach
Coaching License:USSF "E" LicenseCurrent:2005 Girls ECNL & 2003 Girls ECNLPrevious Coaching:Liberty High School Girls Varsity CoachWestview High School JV2 CoachPlaying Experience:Carmel United Soccer Club (now know as Indiana Fire)ODP Region IIMurray State University
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Chilo Andrade
Coach
Coaching License
USSF F
Current
2009 Boys & 2005 Boys
Previous Coaching
Playing Experience
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Dan Withrow
Coach
Coaching License
USSF B
Current
2008 Boys
Previous Coaching
Playing Experience
Portland Timbers
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Dean Miyama
Age Group Coordinator
Coaching License
USSF D
Current
2006 Girls ECNL
Hillsboro High School Girls Varsity Head Coach
Previous Coaching
Playing Experience
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Eihab Daoud
Age Group Coordinator
Coaching License
USSF B
Current
2009 Boys & 2004 Boys
Previous Coaching
Playing Experience
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Eddie Sanchez
Coach
Coaching License
Current
2002/2001 Boys
Previous Coaching
Playing Experience
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Erik Bagwell
Coach
Coaching License
Current
2006 Boys
Previous Coaching
Playing Experience
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Foday Kobba
Age Group Coordinator
Coaching License
USSF D License
Current
2008 Boys & 2002/2001 Boys
Previous Coaching
IPS Mens Soccer Club
Playing Experience
Gonzaga University
Oregon ODP
FC Portland
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Georgie Christiansen
Age Group Coordinator
Coaching License:
USSF D License
Current:
2003 Girls
Previous Coaching:
Concordia University, Goalkeeping 2010
Goalkeeper Coach, WPSL Portland Rain 2010
Northeast United 2008-2011
Playing Experience:
Clackamas Community College 2006-2007
NWAACC MVP
NWACC Scholar Athlete
Concordia University
NAIA All-American
NAIA-Daktronics Scholar Athlete
CCC Scholar Athlete
NAIA National All-Tournament
NSCAA All-Region
WPSL Portland Rain 2009-2010
Hillsboro High School
Two-Time Gatorade Player of the Year
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Jenny Lawrence
Age Group Coordinator
Coaching License:
NSCAA National Diploma
Art of Goalkeeper Training/Education
Current
2004 Girls
Portland State Womens Soccer, GK Coach
Previous Coaching
Sacramento State Womens Soccer, GK Coach
Christian Brothers High School Girls Varsity
Elk Grove United Soccer Club, GK Coach
Playing Experience:
Northern California, Carlmont High School
Sacramento State Univeristy
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Jim Maine
Age Group Coordinator
Coaching License:
USSF "D" License
Current:
2005 Girls
Liberty HS Girls Head Coach
Previous Coaching:
Linfield College Mens Lead Assistant, 2 years
George Fox University Lead Assistant, 10 years
Westside Metros Staff Coach, 9 years
Oregon ODP Boys Staff Coach, 2 years
Newberg HS Boys Head Coach, 7 years
Playing Experience:
NAIA Collegiate, 3 years
3 year Top 10 National Ranking Finish
1 NAIA National Tournament Appearance
Member of George Fox University's Hall of Fame
USISL (Unites States Intercontinental Soccer League), 4 years
All West Coast Team of the Week, 5 times
WISL (World Indoor Soccer League), 1 year
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Josh Durano
Age Group Coordinator
Coaching License
Current
Girls Youth Acadmy
Previous Coaching
Playing Experience
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James Nolan
Age Group Coordinator
Coaching License
UEFA B
Current
2006 Boys
Previous Coaching
Playing Experience
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Jennifer Bhalla
Coach
Coaching License
Current
2009 Girls
Previous Coaching
Playing Experience
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Jason Hall
Coach
Coaching Licnese
USSF "D" License
Current
2007 Boys
Previous Coaching
Riverdale High School, Mens Varsity Head Coach
Playing Experience
US National Futsal Team
Military All Armed Forces Team
El Paso Patriots (A-Leauge)
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Katie Dolphin
Coach
Coaching License
Current
Girls Youth Academy & 2009 Girls
Previous Coaching
Playing Experience
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Kate Wilkins
Coach
Coaching License:
USSF E License
Current:
2006 Girls
Previous Coaching:
Hellgate High School Junior Varsity - 2014
Missoula Strikers Academy - 2014
University of Montana Youth Camps - 2009-2012
Playing Experience:
University of Montana - Missoula
NCAA First Round 2011
Oregon ODP 2006-2007
Marist High School - Eugene, Oregon
Club - FC Willamette - Eugene, Oregon
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Lainey Hulsizer
Coach and Goalkeeper Assistant Coach
Coaching License
Current
2003 Girls
Previous Coaching
Playing Experience
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Lucas dePinna
Coach
Coaching License
Current
2006 Girls
Previous Coaching
Playing Experience
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Mike dePinna
Age Group Coordinator
Coaching License:
USSF B License
Current:
2005 Girls ECNL & 2002/2001 Girls ECNL
Previous Coaching:
2014 U13G NPL National Semifinals, 2012 U17G US CLUB NPL Nationals
OR ODP
Playing Experience:
Portland Timbers
University of Portland
Blanchet High School and Seattle United
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Mike Joyce
Age Group Coordinator
Coaching licnese
Current
2007 Girls ECNL
Previous Coaching
Playing Experience
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Michelle Cruz
Coach
Coaching License
USSF D
Current
2006 Girls ECNL
Previous Coaching
Playing Experience
University of Portland
Seattle Regin WPSL
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Merced Salinas
Coach
Coaching License
Current
2003 Boys
Previous Coaching
Playing Experience
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Patti Degerness
Coach
Coaching License:
USSF F License
Current
2008 Girls
Playing Experience:
Clackamas Community College 2007-2009 (NWAC champions 2007), OIT 2009
Franklin HS 2002-2006 Varsity
Portland Metro SC 2000-02 (State Cup Champions 2002/Regional Semi Finals)
FC Portland 2003-05 (2003 state cup finalist/wc to regionals semi finals, 2004-05 state up runner up)
LOSC 2006-2008 (2006-08 state cup finalist)
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Pablo Dipascuale
Age Group Coordinator
Coaching License
USSF C
Current
2002/2001 Girls
Men's Head Coach, Lincoln High School
Previous Coaching
Men's Varsity Assistant Coach, Lincoln High School
FC Portland Coach 2011-Current
Playing Experience
UPFC
Lakerige High School/Westview High School
Westside Metros
FC Portland Academy
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Russ Magoon
Age Group Coordinator
Coaching License
USSF B
Current
2004 Boys & 2007 Boys
Previous Coaching
USSDA United PDX/BSC
Oregon ODP Head Coach
Boys Director THUSC
Playing Experience
Norwich University
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Ralph Halewyn
Age Group Coordinator
Coaching License
USSF C
Current
2006 Girls
Previous Coaching
Playing Experience
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Rob Coons
Coach
Coaching License
Current
Boys Youth Academy
Previous Coaching
Playing Experience
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Robert DeVassie
Coach
Coaching License
USSF C, USSF Youth, NSCAA DOC Diploma, NSCAA Adv National Diploma,
US Youth Futsal Level 3, TOPSoccer Cert, Coerver Youth Diploma
Current
Boys Youth Academy
Previous Coaching
Arctic Winter Games-Alaska Futsal Head Coach
ADP/ODP Alaska
South Anchorage High School
Alaska Rush Soccer Club
Crossfire Alaska Soccer Club
Anchorage Soccer Club
Cook Inlet Soccer Club
Playing Experience
Alaska Premier
Sons of Italy Youth Soccer Club, OH
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Simon Date
Age Group Coordinator
Coaching License
USSF A
Current
2007 Boys & 2003 Girls ECNL
St Helens Girls Varsity Coach
Previous Coaching
OR ODP
Playing Experience
Oregon State Mens soccer
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Scout Libke
Coach
Coaching Licnese
USSF F
Current
2005 Girls
Previous Coaching
Lincoln High School Varsity
Playing Experience
Lincoln High School
FC Portland
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Scotty Baxter
Coach
Coaching Licnese
USSF C
Current
Boys Youth Academy & 2009 Girls
Previous Coaching
Playing Experience
