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Orlando Pride Promote Yolanda Thomas to NWSL's First Black Woman Head Coach
Thomas becomes the first Black female head coach in National Women's Soccer League history after leading the club to a 3-1-4 record during her recent interim tenure.
- On Thursday, the Orlando Pride announced Yolanda Thomas signed a multi-year contract to become the club's permanent head coach. The NWSL finalized the agreement following Thomas's interim tenure.
- Thomas, who joined the Pride as an assistant in 2023, became the first Black female head coach in NWSL history. She assumed the interim role after the club fired Seb Hines in August.
- VP of soccer operations and general manager Caitlin Carducci said Thomas' "familiarity with our organization is a strength," citing her USSF A License and coaching experience at Rogers State University, Tulsa, and Oklahoma State.
- After the Pride finished 11th this season and conceded 47 goals, Thomas plans to implement more "energy" and aggression in their defensive press. She aims to establish habits ensuring the team remains at the top.
- "I am honored to lead a club that I care so deeply about," Thomas said, emphasizing the team has established a strong foundation. She believes the Pride's potential extends far beyond what has already been achieved.
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Yolanda Thomas became the first black woman to take the position of technician in the history of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), the women's football league in the United States. She was promoted by Orlando Pride, Marta's team, on Thursday. Since the departure of Seb Hines, in August, she has been acting as an acting coach. Thomas, who has been part of the club since 2023, was an assistant in the technical committee of Hines, which le…
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Yolanda Thomas promoted to head coach of the Pride, becoming first Black woman to hold the role
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Yolanda Thomas was promoted to head coach of the Orlando Pride on Thursday, making her the first Black woman to be appointed to such a role in the history of the National Women’s Soccer League.
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