About Coach Rachel:

Rachel Nuzzolese has been at the forefront of Maryland soccer development for years. Growing up in the state, she spent nearly a decade with the U.S. Youth National Teams, before going on to play Division I soccer at Wake Forest University. She later competed at the USL W league in California, rounding out an impressive playing career.

Since retiring from competitive play, Rachel has turned her focus to training and coaching. Drawing on her elite experience, she is dedicated to teaching and mentoring the next generation of players. Over the years, she has worked with more than 50 club teams and thousands of athletes throughout the Maryland area, leaving a lasting impact on the soccer community. 

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

• Eastern New York (ENY) ODP Team 2003-2009  

• Region 1 Team 2003-2009 

• All- Long Island 2008/2009

• All-State NY 2008/2009

• All- Metro Team 2008/2009

• 2- Time HS Parade All- America 2008/2009

• USA U-15 National team 

• USA U-17 National team 

• USA U-17 Womens World Cup Qualifications in Trinidad 

• USA U-18 National team 

• Attended Wake Forest University 2010-2014

• ACC Champions 2010 

• 2010 ACC All- Freshman Team 

• 2011 ACC All- Tournament Team 

• 2011 NCAA D1- Final Four Finalists 

• 2012 W-League Santa Clarita Blue Heat (Western Conference) 

• 2013 W-League Pali Blues (Western Conference)