CARSON, Calif. -- Annie Alvarado and Rachel Schmid’s undertaking goes a bit deeper than just aiding the ever-expanding Girls’ LA Galaxy Academy; they’re hoping to be role models to the 80 members of the academy.
Alvarado, a former national champion with UCLA, joins the Academy as the team’s new assistant coach, while Schmid will serve as strength and conditioning coach following an established career across the women’s soccer sphere. The two women join Academy Director Kevin Hartman and Technical Consultant Matt Tutton on the academy staff.
For both, joining the Girls’ LA Galaxy Academy is a major opportunity to help grow the women’s game in Southern California.