The USL W League is a leader in pre-professional soccer in North America, developing the next generation of women’s talent both on and off the field. The USL W League strives to use women’s soccer as a force for societal good by creating a national platform to expand opportunities, advance gender equity, and foster career development. The League and its member clubs are committed to investing in women’s soccer – through not only financial resources but also with time, energy, and attention – and are united in our mission to grow the women’s game.
The USL W League will serve as the nation’s premier pre-professional league, developing the next generation of women’s talent on and off the field and enhancing the women’s soccer pipeline between college and professional soccer. With 44 teams across 20 states in its inaugural season, the USL W League will bring elite women’s soccer to communities across the U.S., creating more opportunities to play, watch, and work in the women’s game.
COACHING STAFF
NICK REGAN
Charlottesville Blues FC – USL W – Head Coach
Nick Regan, who recently concluded his third season at the helm of the NCAA DI program at VMI, has been appointed Head Women’s Coach of Charlottesville Blues FC.
Regan has achieved remarkable success since he took over the Keydets in 2022. This includes more wins in three years than the previous 12 combined, the highest combined win percentage in 20 years, more goals in three years than the previous 10 combined, and the fewest goals conceded in 20 years.
In addition to his success at VMI, Regan led the United States National Futsal team to a Gold Medal at the 2023 Pan-American Games in Argentina, delivering the United States’ first medal in the history of these games.
Regan was selected as an ‘International Coach’ by UEFA and the Welsh Football Association, holds a UEFA B License, and is currently in the process of obtaining his UEFA A License, which will conclude next year at Dragon Park in Wales.
JACOB WYRICK
Jacob is the VMI Men’s Assistant Soccer Head Coach. Prior to VMI, he spent several years coaching for Augusta United SC. He holds a USSF “C” License and other coaching certificates from “TOVO” and “PFSA.”
He oversees the Charlottesville Blues FC second team and Academy programs.
