Behind the Wings.
Please take a moment to learn about the people that make it possible for Bridge City to soar!
Founders
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FounderRochelle Hearns has an extensive career in soccer, spanning from youth soccer to collegiate to the US Soccer Federation. Rochelle (Ro) is currently an assistant coach of the U19 YNT. Rochelle was head coach at Clark College, where she was the 2013 South Region Coach of the Year. She also held assistant coaching positions at Pacific University and Portland State University, the latter during two championship seasons (2010 and 2011) and a Big Sky record unbeaten streak. She has coached in the Olympic Development Program, and for US Youth Soccer Region IV. Rochelle holds a USSF A License and a CBF/ Escola Brasileira de Futbol Brazilian Professional License Level 1.
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A former defensive midfielder for the United States Women's National Team, Shannon won gold medals in the 2004, 2008 & 2012 Olympics, and was a member of the 2015 World Cup winning squad. Her rise to the National Team is unique in that she made the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup Team without ever previously earning a CAP (the only player in history to do so). In her 12 years on the National Team, Shannon started 177 of her 195 career matches. Shannon was inducted into the US Soccer Hall of Fame in 2021.
Shannon was a 2-time FIFA Women's World Cup All-Star and finished 3rd in voting for 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year. She graduated from Notre Dame with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and African American Studies.
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Mel Langley is a United States Soccer Federation National "A" Licensed coach, who has coached at every level fro youth soccer to college. Mel played soccer at Portland State University from 2001-2004, and graduated with a BS in Public Health Education. She was the Head Coach at Linfield College from 2006-2008, and also was an assistant coach at Clackamas Community College (2004-2006) and Portland State University (2007-2014). Mel has coached youth soccer at Lake Oswego Soccer Club (Head Girls Coach), Crossfire United (ECNL Staff/College Pathway Director) and Tualatin Hills United Soccer Club (Development Director/Select Director/Staff Coach). She has also coached in the Oregon Olympic Development Program (ODP).
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Angela Harrison has been playing and coaching in Portland for over 20 years, with an extensive coaching history going back to University of Portland soccer camps. Angela played goalkeeper for the University of Portland from 1996-1999 while earning a BA in Journalism and an English minor; she returned to the university after a stint playing in Boston to get her MBA. She has coached for FC Portland Academy, Lake Oswego SC, Crossfire United, Tualatin Hills United, Oregon ODP, USYS Region IV, and the US Soccer Regional Training Centers. She holds a USC (formerly NSCAA) Advanced National Diploma (the USSF "B" equivalent) and a USSF National Goalkeeping License.
Coaches
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USSF A License
Member of U19 YNT Coaching Staff
US Soccer Scout
CBF/ Escola Brasileira de Futbol Brazilian Professional License Level 1
Former Director of Coaching and Girls Director of Coaching at Tualatin Hills United Soccer Club.
Previous Clark College Head Coach
2013 South Region Coach of the Year (Clark College)
Previous Assistant Coach at Pacific University and Portland State University
Assistant coach at PSU during two championship seasons (2010 and 2011) and a Big Sky record unbeaten streak.
Previous Olympic Development Program, and for US Youth Soccer Region IV
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USSF D License
Played soccer at the University of Portland from 2012-2015
Earned 4x All-WCC honors, team captain in 2015
Id2 and NorCal ODP Participant
Played for Casa Grande High School, 2x Sonoma County League MVP, 2X North Coast Section Champion (2008-2012)
Previously coached at THUSC as the 06' assistant coach (2019)
Was a UP soccer summer camp coach (2012-2015)
Holds a BA in Psychology and a MA in Education
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USSF C License
Played at Arizona State University (2007-2010)
Holds a USSF D License
Previous Graduate Assistant at New Mexico State University
Previous coach at NWE for U-15/U-16 age groups
Earned Pac-10 Academic Honorable Mention: 2008, 2009, 2010; team captain 2008-2010
Graduated with Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology
Holds a Masters of Education from New Mexico State in Curriculum and Instruction
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USSF National B License
Former Player-Southern Oregon University
Former Coach-La Salle College Prep-State Champions
3-Years Conference Coach of the Year
Over 20 Years of Coaching Experience
Coaching Director-FC Salmon Creek
Former Director and President-Columbia Premier SC
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•Born in Mexico, raised in Seattle, WA
•ELL K-8 teacher
•Played soccer at Edmonds Community College (2008-2010)
•BCSA Girls 2013 coach
•Previously coached at PAC NW and NW Nationals, now Sound FC, as the U11, U15 assistant coach.
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Coached & mentored Glencoe High school girls soccer since 2013
Previously coached for two years THUSC
An Ironman finisher & someone who actively plays multiple sports, she knows the benefit & privilege of coaching girls to become lifelong athletes!
Studied pre med (PCC) & transitioned into the sales/business/finance industry
Volunteers at church in youth ministries, served with missions & facilitate woman in a weekly international bible study.
Mother of 5, 4 whom are step children
Skilled in event planning, business programs & development
Has hosted 17 exchange students from all around the world
Beaverton/Hillsboro has been my home for 35 + years.
My soccer focus is to develop confident players both on & off the field who have the joy to play & be themselves
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F.C. Portland Academy
Originally from Scappoose, Oregon
University of Portland Alum (2013-2018)
Played professionally for Netanya F.C. in Netanya, Israel for the Israeli Premiere League
University of East London- London, England for a year
Previously coached at F.C. Portland Academy (2014-201
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Director of Goal Keeping & Coach Development
USSF National A License
Former USWNT Player
Collegiate coaching experience at Stanford, Santa Clara, San Jose State, Warner Pacific College and Portland State University.
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NSCAA/United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma
NSCAA International Coaching Diploma (Dusseldorf, Germany)
USSF C License
D1 Player, Brigham Young University
Portland Rain training pool, 2009; Thorns training pool 2012
High School Coach (Wilson High School, PIL Womens Soccer Coach of the Year 2014; Ridgefield High School)
Thorns Academy/DA coach 2015-2016
ODP Europe regional staff, academy coach FC Oberpfalz, Germany (Frauen-Regionalliga player-coach)
Oregon ODP head and assistant coach
ODP Regional staff coach
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USSF B License
BCSA Director of Programs & Operations
Girls Academy Coach, Pre GA Premier Head Coach, BCSA Technical Director
Central Oregon RTC/ODP Director
ODP Regional Coach (multiple age groups)
USWNT SheChampions Coaching Mentorship Program
Hanover College (‘12). Team Captain, All-Conference, and helped lead her team to their first NCAA tournament run in program history.
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My name is Morgan French, but you can call me French or Frenchie. My coaching methods have been accumulated by years of amazing coaches I’ve had myself as well as individual study of the sport. Methods of madness I use to coach usually consist of a strong leading voice, advanced play/skill building, conditioning for playing in all circumstances, and confidence building through team activities, self-progression & respect.
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USSF D License
•Kindergarten teacher
•Masters in Education from Concordia University
• BS in Fisheries & Wildlife from Oregon State
• coaching for 16 years ( youngest 3rd grade, oldest high school)
• coach high school soccer for Roosevelt High School
• community outreach for soccer in North Portland
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United States Soccer Federation National "A" Licensed coach
Played soccer at Portland State University from 2001-2004, and graduated with a BS in Public Health Education
Head Coach at Linfield College from 2006-2008
Assistant coach at Clackamas Community College (2004-2006)
Assistant Coach Portland State University (2007-2014)
Formerly coached youth soccer at Lake Oswego Soccer Club (Head Girls Coach), Crossfire United (ECNL Staff/College Pathway Director) and Tualatin Hills United Soccer Club (Development Director/Select Director/Staff Coach).
Has also Oregon Olympic Development Program (ODP)
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Graduated from the University of Portland in 2021. Origionally from Hillsboro, OR and was a four year varsity starter at Glencoe Highschool
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USSF National "A" Coaching License
Former Assistant Coach at University of Washington
Inducted to University of Washington Hall of Fame
Staff Coach U.S. U23 National Team
Inducted in Pac-12 Hall of Fame
5 Year USWNT Player
Member of USA 2007 World Cup Team
Former Professional Player with the Atlanta Beat, St.Louis Athletica, Seattle Sounders, Magic Jack, & Portland Thorns
Won NWSL Championship with Thorns in 2013
UW All-Time Leader in Goals (43) & Points (99)
12-Time Pac-10 Player of the Year
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USFF D License
Playing Experience:
2014 - 2016 Portland State University, Defender
2012 - 2016 EMFC Azul WPSL Team
2012 6A State Championship, first in school history.
Coaching:
BCSA Girls 2007 Academy Coach
Canby HS Program Director & Varsity Coach
2021 5A State Championship - Head Coach, first in school history.
2020-2021 Wilsonville HS Program Director & Varsity Coach
2019 5A State Finalist - Assistant Coach
Education:
Bachelor's Degree Psychology
Master's Degree Teaching
Executive & Advisory Board Members
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Rochelle Hearns
President/Executive Director
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Karla Thompson
Until our bio page is complete please read this wonderful article about Karla. We are lucky to have her!
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Julie Gleason
Events
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Shaheen Yazd
All Club Meeting
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Kate Krieger
Sponsorship/Fundraising
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Joy Boswell
All Club Meeting
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Sue Levin
Vice President/Sponsorship Fundraising
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Jen Stoltenberg
Merchandise Manager/ Community Impact/Events
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Haley Morrison
Lawyer