University of Maryland - Baltimore County Women's Soccer

UMBC selected Rick Stainton as its tenth head women’s soccer coach on December 14, 2022.    "After a national search, Rick set himself apart from other candidates with his extensive experience as a head coach and as a leader on multiple teams that won conference championships and competed in the NCAA Tournament,” said former UMBC Director of Athletics Brian Barrio. “I talked to people across the college soccer landscape and heard so many positive things about his leadership style, work ethic, and about the way he builds positive relationships with student-athletes and across campus."   Stainton completed his third season as an assistant coach with the Georgetown women’s soccer program before leaving for Baltimore. The Hoyas compiled a record of 41-4-13 from 2020-22 and reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament in each campaign.   Prior to his three years in Washington, D.C. and one year as a head coach at the College of Saint Elizabeth's in Morristown, New Jersey, Stainton served as head women’s soccer coach at Seton Hall University from 2013-18. During his tenure in South Orange, N.J., Stainton's squads won the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award in each of the five seasons and 110 Pirates were selected to the Big East All-Academic Team. On the pitch, SHU recorded a total of 18 shutouts and had a BIG EAST All-Freshman Team recognition. Before making his way to Seton Hall, Stainton spent a year at Fairleigh Dickinson University Teaneck Campus, where he held his first head coaching position at the Division I level.  During his short stint at FDU, Stainton led the team to an 8-8-4 record and 4-1-3 in the Northeast Conference, its second best conference record in school history up to that point. With the 4-1-3 conference record, the Knights earned the number two seed in the NEC playoffs. In the semifinals, FDU fell in heartbreaking fashion to two-time conference champions LIU-Brooklyn, 2-1 in double overtime. Stainton was a part of the New Jersey-based Sky Blue FC staff for four years. While with Sky Blue FC, Stainton trained some of the most prominent women's players in the world, coaching a total of 12 players who competed in the 2011 FIFA World Cup including United States internationals Tobin Heath, Carli Lloyd, Heather O'Reilly and Christie Rampone. Stainton began his tenure with the club as an assistant, a role in which he was responsible for goalkeeper development, prospect identification, implementation of off-season training programs and camp instruction.  He also served as the head coach for a year where he guided the Sky Blue to a 7-10-7 record. Outside of coaching, Stainton was an assistant athletic director for facilities and operations administrator at Seton Hall (2007-10), as well as the athletic director at Saint Rose High School for three years (2004-07).   Stainton is a graduate from Green Mountain College where he earned a bachelor’s degree in leisure resource facilities management.  While at Green Mountain, Stainton was named the NAIA Northeast Region MVP and First Team Mayflower All-Conference. In 2002, Stainton was inducted into the Green Mountain College Athletic Hall of Fame. Stainton’s daughter, Rian, is a rising junior on the UMBC women’s soccer squad. Daughter Kylie is in high school. 

UMBC Head Women's Soccer Coach Rick Stainton announced the hiring of Maryland native Hailey Williams as an Assistant Coach in July of 2024. "Please join me in welcoming Hailey Williams to our staff!"  Hailey brings a great combination of successful playing and coaching experience to our program.  In addition, she is a high-character, hard-working person who will relate very well and contribute much, on and off the field, for us.  We are excited to get her involved in all aspects of the program." Williams previously was the Director of Coaching and Executive Director of the Maryland-Elite Soccer Club. She managed all club executive and administrative duties, including program organization, registration creation, goal identification and implementation, finance management, field and facility coordination, sponsor relationships, and marketing and branding. As Director of Coaching, Williams created a year-round curriculum for player development, recruited and managed the coaching staff, trained the coaching staff, engaged in strategic tactical planning, and fostered a positive and effective learning environment. Additionally, she served as the head coach of the U18, U19, &U23 teams. Williams enjoyed a four-year career at Stetson University, where she started 46 career games in the midfield. She graduated Cum Laude in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in philosophy and received a double minor in sociology and business law. A native of Saint Leonard, Maryland, Williams is a 2015 graduate of Calvert High School and was a first-team All-Academic all four years and first-team all-conference and all-county as a sophomore, junior, and senior. She helped lead the team to three one-loss seasons and a state championship in 2014. Williams recorded 52 career goals and 100 career assists, including 26 goals and 47 assists as a senior. As a senior, she was first-team All-State, was named All-MET, captured the NSCAA Senior Excellence Award, and was the conference and county player of the year. Williams received a "Premier" Diploma from the United Soccer Coaches in 2022 and an "Advanced National" Diploma in 2021. She obtained her "B" License from the U.S. Soccer Federation in 2023 after previously receiving an "E" License, a "D" License, and a "C" License.

James Le was named Assistant Women's Soccer Coach in July, 2025. Le previously held a club administrative role along with coaching ECNL and Zone 1 Girls teams at Penn Fusion Soccer Academy. During his time, he also worked with and helped to manage Penn Fusion’s WPSL team in the summer time.   Before his time at Penn Fusion, Le was at Sporting Athletic Club starting in 2021, where he took on multiple roles. He served as the Director of Zone 1 Girls, Director of Player Pathway, a Girls Academy Coach, and a Zone 1 Staff Coach. Additionally, he has worked as a Youth Staff Coach for the Philadelphia Union Youth since 2021 and has been involved as a staff coach for the Olympic Development Program since 2017, as well as on staff for the Regional ODP program. Le also coached at FC Delco for three years, focusing on player development by designing tailored programs for the athletes.   For the 2014 and 2015 seasons, he served as the Assistant Men's Soccer Coach at Rosemont College, contributing to the team's success during his two seasons. Le earned his undergraduate degree from Eastern University in 2014, where he was recognized as a Regional All-American and multiple All-Conference Awards including Rookie of the Year and 1st team All-MAC.   Le received his U.S. Soccer Federation “B” License in 2024 and also received his UEFA B License with the Welsh FA in 2023. He is in the process of completing his “Club Technical Leadership” Course through the U.S. Soccer Federation and is working towards his USSF A and UEFA A Licenses. He also completed his “National Youth” Diploma with United Soccer Coaches in 2021. "We're thrilled to welcome James Le to our staff," UMBC Head Coach Rick Stainton said. "His experience, energy, and passion for the game make him a tremendous addition to our program. I'm confident our student-athletes will benefit greatly from his leadership both on and off the field."

Frank DiLeonardi was hired in July, 2025 as the Retrievers' Goalkeeping Coach. DiLeonardi brings a wealth of experience and unique contributions to the table. As the founder and owner of Level 5 Athletics, Level 5 Goalkeeper Academy, and Level 5 Goalkeeping Services, he has made significant strides in the field of goalkeeping. Frank is also on staff with Region 1 O.D.P as a Goalkeeper Coach and owns and operates PRO-GK Gloves USA. DiLeonardi has years of college experience and has coached at Stevenson University, Towson University, and McDaniel College. He has also served as the goalkeeper coach for DC United and the Washington Spirit U.S. Soccer Development Academy. Frank currently holds a National Level-D License from the U.S. Soccer, a NSCAA National Diploma, a NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, NSCAA levels 1, 2, and 3 Goalkeeping diplomas, a NSCAA Advanced National Goalie Diploma, and a NSCAA Premier Diploma and DOC Diplomas in addition he holds the UEFA “C” badge and first part of his UEFA “B” badge.   "We're excited to welcome Frank DiLeonardi as our new goalkeeping coach," Head Coach Rick Stainton said. "His expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to developing goalkeepers align greatly with the vision of our program. Our goalkeepers will benefit much from his experience, and we're looking forward to the impact and impression he will make on their progress."