Angel City FC Appoints Mark Parsons as Sporting Director

Parsons, a decorated NWSL coach, takes on the role to rebuild the team after a disappointing 2024 season.

Mark Parsons, former Portland Thorns and Washington Spirit coach, has been named Angel City FC's new sporting director ahead of the 2025 NWSL season.
Parsons will oversee soccer operations, including technical staff, scouting, analytics, and player care, reporting directly to team president Julie Uhrman.
His hiring marks the first major soccer-related appointment since Willow Bay and Bob Iger became the club's majority owners last summer.
Parsons is tasked with hiring a new head coach and rebuilding the roster after the team finished 12th in the league last season and lost several key players during the offseason.
Known for his success with the Portland Thorns, where he won six trophies, Parsons aims to establish a culture of excellence and lead Angel City FC to championship contention.