Graeme Abel is a two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion with over 15 years of NCAA Division I coaching experience. Known for developing elite goalkeepers and performing in high-performance environments, he has coached at every level of the game—from top collegiate programs to the global stage.
Building on his international success, Abel has coached every U.S. Women’s Youth National Team age group from U-15 through U-23, including serving on staff for the U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup. At the collegiate level, his career spans the Big Ten, Big 12, and Pac-12 conferences, where he has helped guide programs to postseason success and produced numerous award-winning goalkeepers.
His coaching pedigree includes working with goalkeepers who have represented the U.S. Men’s National Team, the U.S. Women’s National Team, and NWSL clubs. This includes some of the game’s legends and current top talents—such as Hope Solo, Alyssa Naeher, Ashlyn Harris, and AD Franch—each of whom have earned recognition at the highest levels of world football.
Known for his detailed approach, professional standards, and passion for player development, Abel continues to shape the next generation of world-class goalkeepers through his academy, mentorship, and ongoing work within the sport.
“He’s very technical, and very good with video work. He’s hard on me, which I need, but he also has a really upbeat personality, and a great energy about him that everybody on the team enjoys being around. I really like the work we’ve done so far, and I’m excited about where we’ll be by the time the World Cup gets here. And I’m even more excited for us to take the World Cup journey together.”
