The FC JAX Destroyers today announced the coaching staff for the organization’s Women’s team, which will compete in the United Soccer League’s W-League this year for the first time. Marc Osterberger will be the club's head coach. Osterberger played NCAA Division I soccer for Radford University for four years. He was head coach for the Maryland Olympic Development Program from 2002 to 2005.  Dave Simeone will be assistant coach and technical advisor. Simeone was an age group coach for the United States’ Olympic Development Program from 1983 to 2005.

United Soccer Leagues has entered into an agreement with California-based Uni-Sport to serve as the official patch and heat transfer supplier for USL and its system of North American elite-level soccer leagues. As part of the newly-formed partnership, Uni-Sport and USL launched official numbering and lettering for USL teams. Designed with the intention of strengthening the USL brand across all leagues, the numbering and lettering is initially available in white and black. All USL teams and organizations will receive a special discounted rate on USL products from Uni-Sport per the new partnership.

Jamie Stewart and Claire Wigfall-Brown were today announced as the first two signings by the Central S.C. Cobras for the 2012 W-League season. The two women have been proven leaders in the sport in the state, as seen through their dedication to the sport and a history of success on the pitch against high-level competition. The Cobras are excited to announce their signing, said the club’s General Manager, Teresa Gordon, "the fact that this caliber of player is on board gives a clear indication of what we want to accomplish with our team in the state."

The Pali Blues are excited to announce the addition of two more players to the 2012 squad. Danielle Hubka, who played for Pali in 2011, and Lydia Hastings both hail from the University of Maryland, where they helped the Terps to the third round of the NCAA Tournament last fall. They both also have experience with the United States U18 and U20 Youth National Teams.

The Santa Clarita Blue Heat FC has announced the selection of Charles Martinez as head coach for the upcoming 2012 season. Santa Clarita’s 2011 Coach of the Year candidate, Fabian Sandoval, has decided to pursue other endeavors and will not be returning to the top coaching spot for 2012. A Santa Clarita resident, Martinez was the Blue Heat Assistant Coach during the 2011 Western Conference-winning season.

The Fredericksburg Impact announced today that Jen Woodie will be returning for a second season as the team's head coach for the 2012 W-League campaign. Pete Cinalli, the general manager of the Fredericksburg Area Soccer Association, the Impact's parent club, will also return as the team's assistant coach. "I am ecstatic to join the FASA Impact for its second season in the W-League," said Woodie. "We have the makings of a very dangerous and talented team, and I look forward to working with this group of young women."