Mark Parsons
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Mark Parsons | ||
Team information | |||
Current team
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Portland Thorns | ||
Managerial career | |||
Years | Team | ||
2004-2010 | Chelsea LFC | ||
2012 | D.C. United Women | ||
2013 | Washington Spirit Reserve | ||
2013–2015 | Washington Spirit | ||
2015- | Portland Thorns |
Mark Parsons is a soccer manager and currently the head coach of the Portland Thorns in the National Women's Soccer League.
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Background
Parsons holds UEFA A & B Licenses, a USSF National Youth License and a NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma.
Managerial career
Chelsea LFC
He spent six years in multiple coaching roles in England, including time as the head coach of Chelsea Ladies Reserve[1] which he led to an unprecedented three championships in his first season.[2]
DC United Women Under-20s
In 2012, Parsons led the D.C. United Women Under-20s to the 2012 Super-20 League final, which they lost the final against Colorado Rapids Women.[3]
Washington Spirit Reserves
He was signed by Washington Spirit on 16 March 2013 to manage their reserve team for the 2013 W-League season.[3]
Washington Spirit
Following the dismissal of Washington Spirit manager Mike Jorden, on July 2013 he was promoted to be the first team manager.[4]
Parsons stepped down from his position as head coach and GM of the Washington Spirit on September 30, 2015.[5]
Portland Thorns
On October 5, 2015, Parsons accepted the position as head coach of the Portland Thorns.[6]
Managerial statistics
All competitive league games (league and domestic cup) and international matches (including friendlies) are included.
- As of 11 April 2015
Team | Nat | Year | Record | ||||
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G | W | D | L | Win % | |||
Washington Spirit Reserves | 2013 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 60.00 | |
Washington Spirit | 2013–2015 | 56 | 17 | 12 | 27 | 30.36 | |
Career Total | 71 | 26 | 14 | 31 | 36.62 |
Personal life
Parsons is British. He resides in Culpeper with his wife, Hannah.[4]
Honours
Runner-up
- Super-20 League: 2012
References
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