Rachel Ross joins the PLU women's soccer staff as an assistant coach prior to the 2023 season.
Ross has considerable experience as a coach, including stops with Gig Harbor High School, Washington Premier, Tacoma Galaxy, and FC Olympia. As Head Coach of FC Olympia, Ross led the team to an undefeated record in Northwest Premier League play. As an assistant with the GIg Harbor boys team. Ross has helped the Tides earn multiple stat tournament appearances, including winning the 3A South Sound Conference title and a District 3 title in 2022-2023 and ranking as high as ninth in the nation among boys high school programs.Â
A Lute alum, Ross played three years for the Lutes, appearing in 63 games and making 60 starts for a squad that won three consecutive Northwest Conference titles. Ross tallied seven goals and one assist with four game-winning goals while earning First Team All-Conference honors in 2017 and Second Team All-Conference honors in 2018. Prior to PLU, Ross spent one season as a member of the women's soccer team at Division I Portland State University. Earned Academic All-Big Sky Conference honors.Â
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