San Francisco, CA (April 14, 2025) — The San Francisco Glens are proud to announce the appointment of Heath Piper as Head Coach for the SF Glens USL W League team for the 2025 season. Piper returns to the Glens after serving as an assistant coach during the team’s 2024 campaign, where they achieved a strong third-place finish.

Under his leadership, the Glens are committed to continuing to provide top talent with a platform to demonstrate their skills in the USL W League, which has become a crucial stepping stone for players aspiring to reach the professional ranks. The USL offers athletes a unique opportunity to grow and gain exposure in a highly competitive environment that fosters both personal and team development. With the Glens, players have the opportunity to compete at the highest levels of pre-professional soccer, setting the stage to unlock their full potential and advance their careers.

A highly respected figure in the Bay Area soccer community with over 20 years of experience, Piper is best known for co-founding and serving as the Executive Academy Director of Bay Area Surf. Throughout his tenure, he has played a crucial role in developing numerous players who have gone on to achieve success at the collegiate, professional, and national team levels. Yuna McCormack, Elise Evans, and Jocelyn Travers are among the many successful players who have also spent time with the Glens alongside Heath in previous seasons.

“We’re thrilled to have Heath leading our USL W League team,” said Mike McNeill, Executive Director of the San Francisco Glens. “His track record in developing top-level talent speaks for itself, and his commitment to both the player and the person aligns perfectly with our club’s mission. Heath has already made a strong impact on our program, and we’re excited to see how he helps elevate our players and push the team forward this season.”

Piper holds a USSF A coaching license and boasts an impressive track record in youth soccer development. Over the years, he has successfully guided teams to national championships, including in the Girls Academy League’s Under-17 and Under-19 Divisions, as well as the U.S. Soccer Development Academy’s Under-15 Girls Division.

The San Francisco Glens are excited to begin this new chapter under Heath Piper's leadership. With his expertise, dedication, and proven success in player development, Piper is poised to take the USL W League team to even greater heights in 2025.

ABOUT SAN FRANCISCO GLENS SC

With over 90 total teams and 1,100 youth and adult players, the San Francisco Glens are the largest and most diverse soccer club in The City. Founded in 1961, the Glens have established minor-league men’s team in USL League Two, a women’s team in the USL W League, and a comprehensive youth academy that includes a full pathway in MLS NEXT, the top youth league in America, right down to local micro soccer programs serving kids as young as Pre-K.

As a community-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Glens are proud to have never turned away a single player or family due to financial hardship thanks to internal fundraising efforts and a scholarship program that distributed over $280,000 last year alone. Donate now by visiting sfglensacademy.com/donate.

ABOUT THE USL W LEAGUE

The USL W League is the nation’s premier pre-professional league developing the next generation of women’s soccer talent both on and off the field, enhancing the pipeline between college and professional soccer. Since the conclusion of the inaugural 2022 season, 25 W League alums have gone to sign a professional contract. In addition, seven players were drafted in the 2023 NWSL draft, and nine players have been invited to professional preseason training camps home and aboard. The USL W League strives to use women’s soccer as a force for societal good by creating a national platform to increase opportunity, gender equity, and career development. Visit uslwleague.com to learn more.