California State University Northridge Athletics
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5/17/2024 11:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
NORTHRIDGE, Calif.---CSUN Women's Soccer head coach Gina Brewer has announced the hiring of Kevin Pineda as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator to the Matadors for the 2024 season. A Los Angeles native, Pineda joins the Matadors after spending the previous three seasons at Seattle Reign FC of the National Women's Soccer League.
"I am extremely excited to welcome Kevin on to our coaching staff as an assistant coach and our recruiting coordinator," said Brewer. "He is going to be a great addition to our team because he brings a wealth of knowledge as a video analyst, and he has the passion and work ethic to have a relentless pursuit to identify future talent for our women's soccer program. Kevin has many strengths but one of the most important is that he has an infectious positive attitude, and he will bring that energy and enthusiasm to our team environment everyday!"
Pineda served as a video analyst with Seattle Reign FC where he focused on comprehensive analysis, contributing significantly to the team's tactical planning. He joined the club as a data analyst in 2022, working closely with head coach Laura Harvey on in-depth data analysis to support the team's strategy and performance. During his time with the club, the Reign won the NWSL Shield in 2022 and appeared in the NWSL championship in 2023.
Previously, Pineda spent three seasons at LMU where he took on multiple roles on the coaching staff. He began his stint with the Lions as director of operations in the fall of 2019 before he was elevated to volunteer assistant coach then finally, an assistant coach. With the Lions, Pineda contributed to all aspects of the program including recruiting, coaching, scouting, video analyst and marketing and branding.
Pineda has gained significant coaching experience at the club level. He spent time as the head coach of Beach FC in the Girls Academy where he helped develop young talent from 2014-21. He has also served as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Harbor College women's soccer team along with completing a stint as Varsity and JV coach at Torrance High School.
Pineda holds a USSF B license in coaching.
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"I am extremely excited to welcome Kevin on to our coaching staff as an assistant coach and our recruiting coordinator," said Brewer. "He is going to be a great addition to our team because he brings a wealth of knowledge as a video analyst, and he has the passion and work ethic to have a relentless pursuit to identify future talent for our women's soccer program. Kevin has many strengths but one of the most important is that he has an infectious positive attitude, and he will bring that energy and enthusiasm to our team environment everyday!"
Pineda served as a video analyst with Seattle Reign FC where he focused on comprehensive analysis, contributing significantly to the team's tactical planning. He joined the club as a data analyst in 2022, working closely with head coach Laura Harvey on in-depth data analysis to support the team's strategy and performance. During his time with the club, the Reign won the NWSL Shield in 2022 and appeared in the NWSL championship in 2023.
Previously, Pineda spent three seasons at LMU where he took on multiple roles on the coaching staff. He began his stint with the Lions as director of operations in the fall of 2019 before he was elevated to volunteer assistant coach then finally, an assistant coach. With the Lions, Pineda contributed to all aspects of the program including recruiting, coaching, scouting, video analyst and marketing and branding.
Pineda has gained significant coaching experience at the club level. He spent time as the head coach of Beach FC in the Girls Academy where he helped develop young talent from 2014-21. He has also served as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Harbor College women's soccer team along with completing a stint as Varsity and JV coach at Torrance High School.
Pineda holds a USSF B license in coaching.
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