After the head job of the U.S. Women’s National Team went to former Reign FC coach Vlatko Andonovski, Royals General Manager Stephanie Lee thought Harvey would be staying put. The work Lee and Harvey were already doing to prepare for the 2020 season could continue unencumbered.
But then U.S. Soccer asked Lee for permission to speak to Harvey about a coaching position. And as she learned more about the job and opportunity Harvey would have, Lee thought the gig would be too good to pass up.
Harvey officially left the Royals a week and a half ago to coach the Under-20 contingent of the USWNT.