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Orlando Pride have appointed three new assistant coaches to interim head coach Yolanda Thomas's staff as the club reshapes its backroom team.
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Orlando Pride have moved swiftly to bolster their coaching setup, bringing in three new assistants to work alongside interim head coach Yolanda Thomas.
Mykell Bates, Lewis Amos, and Brian Periman have all been appointed, joining Scott Sutter on the club's revamped technical staff, as reported by Equalizer Soccer.
Bates arrives with four seasons of assistant coaching experience at Angel City FC under his belt. His CV also includes stints with US Soccer, the Los Angeles Football Club Academy, and Santa Clara University, with a strong emphasis on player development.
Amos steps in from Sporting Jax, where he served as Girls ECNL Director and USL W League head coach. He boasts over a decade of coaching experience across both the United States and England.
Periman, meanwhile, takes the goalkeeper coach role after a year leading DC Power FC's goalkeeping department in the USL Super League. He has also worked extensively with the US youth women's national team in scouting and goalkeeper development.
Scott Sutter rounds out the staff after being promoted to assistant coach following Giles Barnes's departure earlier this season. He has been with the Pride since March 2025, initially serving as player development coach.
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