September 30 – The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has named Meghan Frey as senior director of pathways and development, part of a rethink of the league’s long-term sports strategy.
He will work with clubs, USA Soccer, youth and college programs and international partners moving players and coaches from youth through college and internationally into the professional game.
“Building stronger pathways is critical to the long-term growth of our league and the women’s game,” said NWSL Vice President of Sports Sarah Gregorius. “We have an opportunity to be much more intentional about how we identify and develop the next generation of players and coaches and connect them to the professional game.
“Meghan brings deep experience in this ecosystem, along with a track record of building programs and partnerships that create meaningful development opportunities. Having someone dedicated to leading this work is an important investment in the future of the NWSL and our talent pipeline.”
Frey will oversee the identification and development of talent, the club’s youth and reserve programs, and bring through the next wave of coaches and coaching staff.
“The opportunity to help shape what the path to the NWSL can look like at this stage of the league’s growth is incredibly exciting,” said Frey. “There is tremendous talent across the game, both on and off the field, and we have the opportunity to build stronger connections and create more opportunities for people to develop and prepare for the professional level.
“I have spent my career working in player development, talent identification, coaching and league strategy, and I am excited to bring these experiences together as I collaborate with clubs and stakeholders across the game.”
The first job on the list is the NWSL Combine. Drafted last year after the draft was cleared, he’s young this time: 13-17, to Florida in December after club scouts asked for it. Registration opens on October 1.
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