Yaxley joins the Pride after four seasons with the Washington Spirit where he oversaw the development of current Orlando goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris from 2013-15 and the team qualified for the postseason in each of the last three seasons. Last year, Yaxley coached Spirit goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé, who went on to win a bronze medal with Canada at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Prior to joining Washington, Yaxley was a coach for D.C. United Women and also served as the Director of Goalkeeping and Sr. Director of Coaching for Prince William Soccer Inc.

A native of Essex, England, Yaxley joined the U.S. U23 Women’s National Team coaching staff during the team’s Istria Cup win last year in Croatia. In addition, Yaxley has coached the U18’s and U23’s at multiple camps, and was also called to assist the full U.S. Women’s National team’s two matches against Romania in November 2016.

Yaxley holds both a USSF B coaching license and an NSCAA Advanced National Goalkeeping diploma.

Before coming stateside, Yaxley oversaw goalkeepers for Chelsea FC affiliate P.A.S.S. and enjoyed a playing career with multiple overseas clubs.

Speaking Times – TBC

Friday, July 20th, 2018
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Saturday, July  21st, 2018
6:00PM -6:30PM