XL Soccer World is delighted to announce that Sydney Leroux is joining our team as girls’ director of coaching in Orlando and global ambassador for XL Sports. Sydney has 77 caps and 35 goals with the U.S. Women’s National Team, helping the U.S. win both the 2012 Olympic Gold Medal and the 2015 FIFA World Cup. Leroux, who currently plays for the Orlando Pride, has made 113 NWSL appearances and scored 37 goals.

“We are absolutely thrilled to have Sydney as part of our team. She has played at the very  highest level and will be instrumental in the development and mentorship of all players at XL  from our youth development program all the way up to our full-time school for elite players,  The XL Academy,” said Ciaran McArdle, CEO of XL Soccer World.

“My kids and I have been involved with XL Soccer World for years, so I have seen firsthand what  a great organization it is and experienced the first-class facilities and programs they provide. I  am so excited for the opportunity to give back to the sport that I love by coaching and  mentoring the next generation of soccer players,” said Leroux. 

Leroux will be based at XL Lake Nona but will oversee the girls’ programs in both Orlando  locations as well as act as ambassador for all 10 XL locations throughout North America.