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⚽️ New Jobs in American Soccer
Plus, our conversation with San Diego Wave FC's Shannon Mac Millan

IN THIS ISSUE
🤝 Introduction: Oh, the places you’ll go
⚽️ Soccer Jobs: including Chief of Staff of the NWSL Commissioner
👨🎓 Soccer Thought Leader: Shannon Mac Millan, San Diego Wave FC
📰 In The News: Welcome back, New York Cosmos
INTRODUCTION
Hey there, Pathwayers! 👋
As Dr. Seuss whimsically wrote in Oh, the Places You’ll Go!:
“And when things start to happen,
don’t worry. Don’t stew.
Just go right along.
You’ll start happening too.”
It’s can be scary not knowing where to start when you begin to explore your career options. You’ll go through trial and error, try new things, discover your strengths and weaknesses, face challenges and rejections, but above all else, you’ll continue to grow. Today’s Soccer Thought Leader is an excellent example of that.
During her playing career, Shannon Mac Millan was a Hermann Trophy recipient, played for the U.S. Women’s National Team, became a FIFA World Cup Champion in 1999, and earned gold and silver medals during the 1996 and 2000 Olympics, all before women’s club soccer existed in the U.S.
Even after she hung up the boots, and as the women’s game grew, Shannon discovered her “why” and sought to make an impact in her community through the game that inspired her.
What started as a career in coaching a youth club, Shannon is continuing to make an impact in San Diego as the Chief Impact Officer at NWSL's San Diego Wave FC.
We went long, but Shannon’s story is well worth the read. Scroll down to learn more about her career, the impact she’s making, and advice as you looking for the places you’ll go. Plus, we’ve got the latest jobs across MLS, NWSL, and more.
Happy reading!
-Kyle Sheldon, Co-Founder & CEO
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NEW SOCCER JOBS
Director, Events - LAFC
Manager, Player Affairs - NWSL
Women’s Assistant Coach - UNC
Team Administrator, First Team - NYCFC
Associate, Programs - US Soccer Foundation
Chief of Soccer Operations - San Diego Wave FC
Director, Camps & Training Programs - FC Tulsa
Director of Soccer Operations - Huntsville City FC
Lead Academy GK Coach, U15-U18 - FC Cincinnati
Men’s Assistant Coach - West Virginia Wesleyan College
Manager, Communications for Advancement - US Soccer
Vice President, Stadium Ticketing & Hospitality - Chicago Fire FC
SOCCER THOUGHT LEADER: SHANNON MAC MILLAN, SAN DIEGO WAVE FC

via San Diego Wave FC
“YOU’RE GOING TO TELL ME NO? I’M GOING TO PROVE YOU WRONG. YOU JUST GAVE ME EXTRA MOTIVATION…”
Shannon Mac Millan is a U.S Women’s National Team legend. Full stop.
For me, she’s one of the most underrated players of the iconic USWNT 99ers. And I have a feeling those who are in the earlier stages of their career may not know her story well.
So, I was thrilled Shannon agreed to chat with us for this week’s newsletter. She has so many great stories and experiences to share - including some incredible anecdotes about her time playing under the late, great Clive Charles at the University of Portland.
Shannon and I first met when my agency, Name & Number, was supporting Borussia Dortmund during the club’s U.S. Tour in San Diego a couple of summers ago. She and her son, Brayden, joined us for a photo op and private tour of the San Diego Zoo where we got to feed giraffes (!) and see a host of animals up close.
I so enjoyed getting to know her that day and I know readers will enjoy getting to know more about her incredible career - both on and off the field.
-Kyle Sheldon, Co-Founder & CEO
Questions and answers have been lightly edited for length and clarity (and any emphasis below is ours)
via San Diego Wave FC
ICYMI: MUST-READ ARTICLES
📰 Check out the latest headlines from across the country:
💰 Like a phoenix from the ashes, the storied New York Cosmos is primed to return in USL League One [via The Guardian]
🏆 Club Champions of the World! Chelsea FC thump PSG 3-0 to claim the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup [via FIFA]
🏟 NWSL’s KC Current kicked off a $20 million stadium and training facility project and eyes hosting a ‘26 FIFA World Cup team [via Sports Business Journal]
🌟 Major League Soccer has announced that Charlotte will host the 2026 MLS All-Star Game at Bank of America Stadium [via WRAL News]
👕 Kitted out. In collaboration with adidas, 10 Major League Soccer club released retro-inspired third kits dubbed the “Archive Collection “[via The Athletic]
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