James Galanis
James Galanis is an Australian-born professional soccer manager. He used to be head coach of the Atlanta Beat in Women's Professional Soccer. He is now Director of the Universal Soccer Academy.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Galanis | ||
| Place of birth | Australia | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| South Melbourne FC | |||
| Northcote City FC | |||
| Teams managed | |||
| 2010–11 | Atlanta Beat (Head Coach) | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Playing career
Galanis played for South Melbourne FC in Australia's National Soccer League and with Northcote City FC in the Victorian State League.[1]
Managerial career
Galanis assumed the role of head coach for the Atlanta Beat during the 2010 WPS season.[2][3] He was a trainer and mentor for U.S. national team player, Carli Lloyd, until she cut ties with him in 2020 following a lengthy rift with her family over his involvement in her life.[4][5]
Galanis now directs the Medford Strikers Soccer Club in New Jersey.
References
- "Coach James Galanis returns to Australia". Herald Sun.
- "Meet Atlanta Beat Interim Head Coach James Galanis". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
- "Atlanta Beat makes James Galanis full-time coach". USA Today. 4 October 2010. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
- "Women's World Cup: Carli Lloyd's game-winner in 2008 helped cement her role with U.S." NJ.com. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
- Baxter, Kevin (9 April 2021). "Carli Lloyd on 2020: Worst of times, best of times as soccer star reunites with family". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
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