KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 28, 2015) - The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) today announced Lynn Berling-Manuel as its new chief executive officer. She assumes the role July 1.

Berling-Manuel will be the first female to lead the NSCAA in its storied 75-year history, and one of the few women in the world to lead a major soccer organization. She succeeds Joe Cummings, who is leaving the position after six years.

RICCARDO SILVA, PAOLO MALDINI AND NASL LEAD CHARGE ON PRO SOCCER IN MIAMI

Miami FC will begin play in the 2016 NASL season