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.