(Tues, Dec 10) – Union FC Macomb is delighted to share that it has appointed David Robertson as its first-ever USL-W Head Coach.
Robertson, the current ECNL Girls Academy Director for Nationals (Detroit, MI), has one of the best reputations in the United States for fostering talent and developing elite player development environments. Robertson holds a US Soccer A License, US Soccer Academy Director License, and the USC Premier Diploma and brings a long history of player development within a distinctly unique style of soccer.
Since joining Nationals in 2020, Robertson has driven the growth of the program to be ranked by SoccerWire as the #3 female program in the United States, guided over 100+ players to move on to play in college, and helped more than 20 Nationals players gain call ups to the youth & full national team for the United States, Mexico & Puerto Rico.
“I am honored to be the first USL-W head coach for Union FC, a program built on the foundation of providing a player-first environment for the most talented players from Michigan. The club’s motto of ‘For Michigan, By Michigan’ taps into the unique pride, determination, and psyche that helps make Michiganders so special. I know that together, we will showcase to the country the special players and people who don the Union FC jersey. We are committed to delivering a best-in-class experience, featuring dynamic, attacking soccer, while tailoring our program to each player’s unique needs to prepare them for collegiate or professional success.” said Robertson about his appointment as head coach.
With the addition of the USL-W program, Union FC Macomb is building on its first season and the success of the men’s program in USL League 2 in 2024. The club is excited to be able to provide the best programming for the area’s top female and male players. President and CEO Gronthik Chatterjee said this about the appointment, “David Robertson brings an exceptional level of technical and tactical expertise to Union FC Macomb’s USL-W team. His commitment to quality individual and team development is unmatched and has consistently created success. Beyond his ability to shape players on the field, David’s vast network and experience open doors to countless opportunities for career growth, empowering our athletes to reach their full potential. We are excited to have David direct this new initiative in women’s soccer and lead Union FC Macomb to success in its inaugural USL-W season.”
Union FC Macomb will begin play in Spring 2025, and any interested players are encouraged to fill out the player interest form here:
