University of Houston Athletics
Christine Nairn Named to Houston Soccer Staff
9/5/2024 4:15:00 PM | Soccer
Former USWNT and NWSL player joins Cougars as an assistant coach
HOUSTON – Former United States Women's National Team and National Women's Soccer League player, Christine Nairn, joins the University of Houston Soccer team as an assistant coach, Head Coach Jaime Frias announced.
"Christine will add a unique perspective to our coaching staff," Frias said. "Her values as a person, passion for the game and high-level playing experiences will undoubtedly benefit the student-athletes on our team. We are excited to have her on our staff and look forward to the impact she will make in our program."
Nairn comes to Houston after an eight-year professional career, including stints with the Washington Spirit, Seattle Reign, Orlando Pride and most recently, the Houston Dash. The former Penn State standout was a First-Round draft pick, going seventh in the 2013 NWSL Draft.
While at Penn State, Nairn was named a three-time All-American, including United Soccer Coaches First-Team honors in 2012. She was also a 2012 MAC Hermann Finalist and a unanimous All-Big Ten First-Team selection from 2009-2013.
Nairn was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2009 and ended her collegiate career as the 2012 Big Ten Midfielder of the Year while earning Team MVP in 2010, 2012 and 2013.
The Annapolis, Md., native played eight years with the USWNT from 2008-2016, earning her first cap in October 2016, in a 4-0 win over Canada, and scored her first goal as a member of the USWNT in a 1-0 win over Canada in 2009.
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Nairn also spent six years with the United States Youth National Team from 2005-2011, winning the 2008 U-20 World Cup in Chile and served as a captain for the U-20 Team that reached the World Cup Quarterfinals in Germany in 2010.
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Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Soccer by buying tickets, supporting Linking Coogs – UH's very own NIL collective and by joining the Cougar Reserves which provides financial support directly to Houston Soccer for needs beyond its operating budget.
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Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSoccer on X, formerly known as Twitter, and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarSoccer or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougarsoccer.
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"Christine will add a unique perspective to our coaching staff," Frias said. "Her values as a person, passion for the game and high-level playing experiences will undoubtedly benefit the student-athletes on our team. We are excited to have her on our staff and look forward to the impact she will make in our program."
Nairn comes to Houston after an eight-year professional career, including stints with the Washington Spirit, Seattle Reign, Orlando Pride and most recently, the Houston Dash. The former Penn State standout was a First-Round draft pick, going seventh in the 2013 NWSL Draft.
While at Penn State, Nairn was named a three-time All-American, including United Soccer Coaches First-Team honors in 2012. She was also a 2012 MAC Hermann Finalist and a unanimous All-Big Ten First-Team selection from 2009-2013.
Nairn was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2009 and ended her collegiate career as the 2012 Big Ten Midfielder of the Year while earning Team MVP in 2010, 2012 and 2013.
The Annapolis, Md., native played eight years with the USWNT from 2008-2016, earning her first cap in October 2016, in a 4-0 win over Canada, and scored her first goal as a member of the USWNT in a 1-0 win over Canada in 2009.
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Nairn also spent six years with the United States Youth National Team from 2005-2011, winning the 2008 U-20 World Cup in Chile and served as a captain for the U-20 Team that reached the World Cup Quarterfinals in Germany in 2010.
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SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Soccer by buying tickets, supporting Linking Coogs – UH's very own NIL collective and by joining the Cougar Reserves which provides financial support directly to Houston Soccer for needs beyond its operating budget.
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STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarSoccer on X, formerly known as Twitter, and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarSoccer or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougarsoccer.
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