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Updated: July 15, 2025 @ 4:26 pm

Angel City has hired veteran marketer Julia Victor as its first chief marketing officer.

The new CMO will oversee ACFC’s branding, marketing and sponsorship efforts, and will work closely with the team’s president of business operations Carmen Bona, who joined the club in February.

Victor comes to the NWSL’s most valuable club from 2K Games, where she was the general manager and vice president of publishing. In that role, she oversaw the marketing and commercial efforts around the gaming company’s intellectual property. Before joining 2K, she worked at Electronic Arts as the global head of marketing for The Sims as well as EA’s lifestyle games. She also worked in multiple divisions at Nike, running marketing campaigns for Nike Running, Nike Los Angeles and Nike Kids before transitioning to the gaming world.

In Sportico’s 2024 NWSL team valuations, Angel City ranked second in the league in revenue after generating $35.4 million in a year. The club has since racked up several major sponsorships. NYX Professional Makeup became the team’s sleeve partner in November, replacing the footwear brand Birdies. In February, CarMax, the used car retailer with a growing marketing portfolio in women’s sports, signed on as the presenting partner for ACFC’s season ticket program.

Victor played college soccer at Marquette, earning an All-Big East Third Team nod in her sophomore season in 2008. She played professionally for the Chicago Red 11 in the original incarnation of the USL W-League.

Although Angel City continues to rake in business wins, its fast start in 2025 on the pitch has turned sour. ACFC entered the midseason break with just 15 points on the season—three points out of a playoff spot—with a 4-3-6 record.

This is the first full season under new ownership after Willow Bay and Bob Iger purchased the control shares of the team last September. Angel City remains at the top of Sportico’s NWSL valuations table at $250 million. The hirings of Bona and Victor are part of Bay and Iger’s planned $50 million additional investment into the team’s facilities and personnel. In January, ACFC opened its new training facility after doing a multimillion-dollar renovation of the Los Angeles Rams’ old facility.

Angel City has built a reputation for pushing boundaries off the pitch. Its initial ownership often acted more like a startup than a typical sports franchise, with numerous celebrity limited partners. Its helped valuation raced past the $100 million mark in April 2021. The club aggressively went for sponsors both native and new to the sports space in 2022, and booked $35 million in sponsorship revenue before its first game.

Yet it also has been fined for salary cap violations, including a $200,000 fine and three-point deduction last season after a league investigation revealed that the team made undisclosed benefits to several players in 2023.

Resume: Carter Uhlmann has played in 31 games for the Madison College men’s soccer team, starting in 30 of those contests during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Uhlmann has collected nine career goals, scoring six of those in his sophomore season in 2024. He also added five assists in his second year. As a freshman in 2023, Uhlmann recorded three goals and three assists. Uhlmann is transferring to Division III Illinois College this year where he will continue his playing career.

At Oregon High School, Uhlmann – a 2023 graduate – helped the Panthers to back-to-back state championships in 2021 and 2022. Uhlmann scored in Oregon’s 2-0 state semifinal win against River Falls in 2021. The Panthers went on to beat Whitefish Bay 3-1 in the Division 2 state championship game to cap off an unbeaten 22-0-3 season. In the 2022 state final, Uhlmann scored on his PK attempt during Oregon’s victory over Whitefish Bay, which finished in an 8-7 shootout win for the Panthers.

Most memorable team accomplishment you’ve been a part of in college?

My most Memorable team accomplishment I have had at Madison College was when we beat Oakton College to go to the second round of the conference tournament.

Most memorable individual athletic achievement/moment in college?

The most memorable individual moment in my college career was when I scored my first ever collegiate goal in my first ever game against Prairie State College, who had won nationals the year prior.

Biggest difference competing in high school/club versus college?

For me, the biggest difference was the mentality you need to have going into every game, along with confidence. I think those two things are a huge step up from high school, where you could not care, or not put in full effort for a play and nothing bad would happen, as for college soccer, you constantly need to be sharp and ready and know what you’re going to do on the next play.

What’s your major and what career do you see yourself in after graduation?

My major is Psychology and my hopes are to be in the Behavioral Health Field. Whether that be Therapist or school counselor, my main goal is to help people in whatever profession I end up in.

High school athletic memory that you still cherish?

One high school memory that stands out to me the most was my state win in 2021. The amount of effort we had put into that game as well as the entire season was immense and to see all of that pay off all in one moment was surreal.

Teammate you miss playing/competing with the most and why?

One teammate I miss playing with is Gabe Voung. He is someone I really look up to in terms of how he would play and see the game. He has taught me a lot on and off the field that has gotten me to the next level.

Coach(es) that had the greatest impact on you?

The coach that had the biggest impact on me without a doubt was my Madison college coach, Logan Fye. We both came into Madison College at the same time, so as I was figuring it all out there, so was he. I think that alone brought us closer together and really helped me realize the purpose I had on the team. Even on days where I wasn’t confident, coach Fye would believe in me whole heartedly. His knowledge of the game and amazing spirit has kept my love for the sport ongoing, and I am excited to bring that energy to my next school.

NORFOLK, Va. – Old Dominion men’s soccer Head Coach Tennant McVea has announced the 2025 recruiting class, introducing 16 new players to Monarch Nation.

Out of the newcomers, five are incoming freshmen. For the incoming transfers, one is a sophomore, five are juniors, and three are graduate students. The recruiting class is ranked the 25th by Top Drawer Soccer.

“The staff are extremely excited about this group of young men, we attacked this recruiting class with a clear picture of what we needed in mind and have worked hard to bring some exciting and talented players to this program,” said ODU Head Coach Tennant McVea. “The real work begins when they arrive on campus, but they all possess the tools necessary to compete at this level.”

Alexander Aguilar – Freshman – GK

Manassas, Va. / DC United Academy / Arlington Soccer Association

Aguilar is a freshman keeper from Manassas, Virginia. Prior to joining DC United’s Academy, The 6’3′ keeper spent time with the Arlington Soccer Association. 

“Aguilar came through the DC United academy system, he is a top goalkeeper who likes to work hard in training,” said McVea. “He has all the tools to be a high caliber college athlete, he will be joining an experienced goalkeeping group, and we look forward to see how he can push those around him.”

Otu Bisong – Freshman – Forward

Herndon, Va. / Herndon High School

Bisong is an incoming freshman forward from Herndon, Virginia. He played club soccer at the Virginia Development Academy. The 6’0’ forward has registered three international caps with the Philippines U20 team, scoring one goal in three appearances.

“Bisong is someone we’ve followed for many years, he is an exciting attacking prospect and was named the youth national player of the year,” said McVea. “A Philippines U23 national team player, he can operate in any of the front three positions. Bisong is a talented player, if he buys into the rigors of the college game he can have an immediate impact.”

Michael Dessalegn – Freshman – Midfielder

Herndon, Va. / Westfield High School / Arlington Soccer Association

Dessalegn is an incoming 5’11’ freshman midfielder from Herndon, Virginia. He played at Arlington Soccer Academy and at Westfield High School. While at Westfield he was named the Concorde District Player of the Year and was named to the Concorde District First Team.

“Dessalegn is a big and strong central midfield player who covers ground well,” said McVea. “A product of the Arlington teams in Northern Virginia he is a player with an extremely high ceiling. We are looking forward to seeing how much of an impact he can have this year and is a very good addition.”

Ethan Fisher – Junior – Defender

Federal Way, Wash. / Washington Connections Academy / Western Oregon

Fisher is transferring to ODU from Western Oregon. A 6 ‘4’ junior defender, Fisher started every game last season for the Wolves and scored a goal against Seattle Pacific in a 4-1 victory. He helped lead Western Oregon to a 14-5-1 record and to the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs.

“A big and rangy center back. Fisher is a good defender who has the athleticism to compete at this level,” said McVea. “Bringing him here mid-year was excellent for his development and he is someone that will push for a starting spot this season.”

Kolby Godbolt – Graduate Student – Forward

North Liberty, Iowa / North Liberty High School / William Carey / Mid-America Christian / Iowa Central

Godbolt, a graduate student transferring to Old Dominion from William Carey. The 6’0’ forward scored 12 goals and dished two assists as a forward last season. He is a native of North Liberty, Iowa. Godbolt spent his junior season at Mid-America Christian scoring eight goals and making four assists in 21 games played. While at MACU he was named the SAC Newcomer of the Year, All-SAC First Team, NCCAA All-Central Region First Team. At Iowa Central Community College, he scored 10 goals and dished one assist over two seasons.

“Another decorated transfer from William Carey, Godbolt is an extremely versatile threat offensively,” said McVea. “Fast and strong, he is a direct player who scores goals. Predominantly operating down the left-hand side Godbolt will be an exciting player for the fans to watch.”

Mathias Krohnstad – Freshman – Midfielder

Lausanne, Switzerland / FC Amical Saint-Prex

Krohnstad is an incoming freshman midfielder from Lausanne, Switzerland. He is joining Old Dominion from FC Amical Saint-Prex in the fourth tier of the Swiss league. Last season he played in 26 games and scored three goals in the 2 Liga Interregional. He helped lead his side to the league title and secured promotion with 61 points over the closest competitor Martigny who finished with 59 points.

“Krohnstad is a naturally gifted midfielder who has a great passing range, is comfortable on the ball, and he reads the game well and can bring others into play,” said McVea. “Having played at a high level in Europe his experience will hopefully help him settle here quickly.”

Alex Kryazhev – Graduate Student – Forward

Falls Church, Va. / George Mason HS / Frederick Community College / Radford / Fairleigh Dickinson 

Kryazhev is transferring to ODU as a graduate student from Fairleigh Dickinson. He is a 6’1’ forward, scoring seven goals and dished three assists in 19 games played last season with FDU. He finished the season as the second leading scorer with seven goals. He spent two seasons at Radford and started 25-of-32 total games scoring four goals and dishing two assists for 10 points. With Radford he was named the Big South Co-Offensive Player of the Week and Big South Honorable Mention All-Conference.

“We are happy to bring Kryazhev back to Virginia after a successful season in New Jersey with FDU,” said McVea. “He is a tenacious goalscoring threat. He is a unique player who can run the channel and play with his back to goal. Kryazhev is a lively character, and the fans will enjoy seeing his personality on the field.”

Jake Lane – Junior – Midfielder

Chicago, Ill. / ASU Preparatory Academy / Bowling Green 

Lane is heading to Old Dominion as a transfer from Bowling Green, the incoming junior is native to Chicago, Illinois. Last season he was named to the MVC’s All-Tournament Team, the MVC Scholar-Athlete First Team, and was the recipient of the MVC Elite 18 Award. He finished the season making five starts in 20 appearances. He scored one goal and dished six assists for eight points. Lane came off the bench as a substitute and registered a goal and an assist in a 2-3 loss to Evansville in the MVC Tournament.

“Lane is a transfer from Bowling Green where he was an All-Tournament selection in the MVC,” said McVea. “I loved his personality the moment I spoke to him. He has an insatiable drive to succeed. Lane is comfortable out wide on either flank and his engine makes him a problem to any opposition fullback.”

Jago Lott – Graduate Student – Midfielder

Somerset, England / Millfield School / Bristol City U16-U23 / UMBC

Lott is transferring to Old Dominion from UMBC, the incoming graduate student is originally from Somerset in the United Kingdom. The 5’8’ midfielder played in five games last season and dished an assist in the season opening match against Maryland. The UMBC Team Captain started all 16 games in 2022 and 2023. In that time, he scored one goal and made seven assists for nine points. 

“Lott joined us this spring from UMBC, a smart, hardworking and crafty footballer, Jago brings a lot of college soccer experience to the group,” said McVea. “A leader on and off the field, he will be an immediate fan favorite due to his work ethic and commitment.”

Abdou Magib-So – Sophomore – Midfielder

Paris, France / Bourges Foot 18 B / Football Club 93 Bobigny

Magib-So is an incoming sophomore midfielder from Paris, France with Senegalese dual citizenship. He is coming to Old Dominion from Bourges Foot 18 B having played in the Championnat National 3 – Groupe C, the fifth tier of the French soccer league. He made 10 appearances in the National 3 – Group C and logged 372 minutes on the pitch. 

“Magib-So is a powerful center midfielder who covers a lot of ground and is extremely comfortable in possession,” said McVea. “We are hopeful that he will settle quickly here in the US and hit the ground running.”

Alessandro Maldonado – Freshman – Midfielder

Woodbridge, Va. / D.C. United Academy / Istra 1961 U19 / Colorado Springs Switchbacks

Maldonado is an incoming freshman from Woodbridge, Va., he is a 5’8’ attacking midfielder with dual citizenship in Honduras and the United States. The incoming freshman began his career with the DC United Academy Team before transferring to Istra 1961 U19 in Croatia. After some time, he was transferred to the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in the USL before finding his way to Old Dominion. He debuted with the Honduras U17 team in 2022 and played three games in the U17 Concacaf Championship.

“Maldonado is another player we’ve been high on over the past few years, he is joining us after a spell in Colorado with the USL Championship Colorado Springs Switchbacks,” said McVea. “A dynamic and exciting attacking player, he is comfortable playing wide or inside. He loves isolating players 1v1 and will be an exciting watch.”

Miguel Menendez – Junior – Midfielder

Oviedo, Spain / IES Llanera / William Penn 

Menendez is heading to Old Dominion as an incoming junior transfer from William Penn. Last season, he started 23-out-of-25 games and finished with nine goals and 12 assists for 30 total points. He attended IES Llanera High School and was the Class President.

“A transfer from William Penn who lost in last year’s NAIA national final, he is a talented midfielder who works extremely hard on both sides of the ball,” said McVea. “Menendez has scored and created goals but also knows what It takes to battle for the team. He will fit in with the group immediately and I’m excited to see what this season holds for him.”

Lewis Rourke – Junior – Forward

Nottingham, England / Park Vale Academy / Northeast Community College

Rourke is transferring to ODU from Northeast Community College. An incoming 6’2’ junior forward, Rourke is originally from Nottingham, England. He is proficient at putting the ball in the back of the net, scoring 40 goals in 45 appearances over two seasons. Last season, he finished with 18 goals and eight assists compared to his freshman year when he found the net 22 times and found teammates for a goal four times.

“Rourke has been a prolific goal scorer at every level he has played,” said McVea. “Originally from Nottingham, England he has spent the last 2 years at Northeast Community College where he was a 2 time All American. Over those 2 seasons he accumulated 40 goals. We are looking forward to seeing him hit the back of the net in an Old Dominion jersey.”

Barrett Saul – Junior – Midfield

Leesburg, Va. / Tuscarora High School / West Virginia

Saul is an incoming junior transfer from West Virginia. The 6’0’ Old Dominion midfielder is from Leesburg, Virginia. Last season he played in eight games for the Mountaineers and made one assist in a 4-0 win over George Washington.

“Saul joined us midyear from West Virginia, a Virginia product, he is a creative midfielder with excellent feet and passing range,” said McVea. “He plays between lines and can be a link from defense to attack. He hit the ground running this spring and I’m looking forward to seeing continued improvement this fall.”

Jamie Wynne – Graduate Student – Midfielder

Dublin, Ireland / TU Dublin / Tallaght / William Carey 

Wynne is a graduate student transfer from William Carey. He is a native of Dublin, Ireland. The 5’10’ forward started 18-out-of-21 games and scored seven goals along with dishing six assists for 20 points. He has represented Ireland on the national level making an appearance for the U19 team. Over the three seasons Wynne spent at WCU he scored 18 goals and made 13 assists for 49 points. He earned 2023 SSAC First Team All-Conference, SSAC All-Tournament Team, and was a 2023 NAIA All-American Third Team Selection.

“Wynne is a player I’ve followed for a few years, an NAIA All American from William Carey, he is an attacking threat either wide or through the middle,” said McVea. “I’m excited to add someone of his caliber and experience. He will be a huge addition in and out of the locker room.”

Kosuke Yoshikawa – Freshman – Midfielder

Ridgewood, N.J. / Ridgewood High School / TSF

Yoshikawa is an incoming freshman coming to ODU, the midfielder is from Ridgewood, New Jersey but spent twelve years being raised in Osaka, Japan. At the age of six he joined the junior academy of the professional soccer team Gambia Osaka. At Ridgewood High School, the 5’8’ midfielder scored 12 goals and dished two assists in 12 games played for 26 points. He played club soccer at TSF Academy and was selected for the MLSNEXT Best of Matches at MLSNEXTCup in 2023.

“Yoshikawa follows Jett Aktan to Norfolk from the TSF group in New Jersey, a versatile midfielder, what sets Kosuke apart is his maturity, the game comes easily to him and he is a player who I’m extremely excited to see grow in his time as a Monarch,” said McVea.

Northwest College soccer coach Rob Hill was in action with Park County youth in June, hosting two different Elite Soccer Camps in Powell and Cody.

Athletes ages 9-16 attended the camps, with Hill impressed with the skill sets coming up through Park County even from the youngest ages.

“The morning group, they were so good to work with,” Hill said. “You can tell these are committed kids, they have a very high skill set and it’s clear that somebody has been working with the kids and invested in them, and they’ve been working on their own as well.”

Hill said he’s been planning to get involved with the youth more in Park County since his return to the helm as both the men’s and women’s soccer coach.

“It was good getting to know them, because I want them to get involved more with our college, be more connected with us,” Hill said. “I want to make more relationships with the local kids and the Wyoming kids.”

He said while he has a good connection for high school girls talent, since the Trappers went to nationals with a back line and goalkeeper positions filled with Wyoming kids, there hasn’t been that same connection.

“Some of the (other) schools do it better and have done a better job of it,” he said. “We need to start making those connections with them.”

Hill said he became more involved with the youth program with Cody this year, helping with the Yellowstone Fire program. That is part of a larger overall goal for Hill, who is hoping to help grow the game in Park County and make it competitive enough to help the Trappers in the future compete at the national level.

“I’m really trying to help grow the game overall, not just for recruiting wise, but just to make the game better. It’s better for everyone when the game is better,” Hill said. “Same thing with our region. I want our region to be good … I want us to be a competitive area for soccer, and the only way to do that is grow at the youth level. So I have a passion for that and helping the kids and the coaches of the area.”

One of the ways that Hill is hopeful the campers grew was learning how to solve problems through a tactical setting, which will make them more competitive in the future. He also wants to ensure the athletes keep their love of the game.

“I hope they learned some new ideas in terms of tactical ideas, in terms of problem solving, and the fact that I want them to think for themselves and solve problems,” Hill said. “The other thing is maybe higher expectations of their training habits. Then the last thing, the game can be fun. The game can be enjoyable. I want them to keep coming back, so I think you have to have an element of fun there. Maybe they learned some more problem solving skills, and then maybe new, fun exercises they can take back and say ‘coach, let’s try this, I had fun doing it.’”

Hill is hopeful that the camp brought enough enjoyment to have the kids back once again next year, as he continues to become more involved in both communities.

He is also hopeful that word of mouth continues to spread to the overall benefit of the Trappers, as he wants to see fan support increase at the games following the Trapper women’s run to the Region IX Championship a year ago.

“I want them to come watch soccer, and I want that side of things to grow,” Hill said. “When we had the regional final here, having 550 fans there, that was infectious. That was so nice to see. I would love to have that every single game, what an atmosphere that was. So we’re going to do a better job of advertising that. I’m hopeful these camps will also bring a connection like ‘oh, I want to see coach Rob’s team, or I want to come and see those college kids that I met during that camp.’”

He’s hoping the kids will drag their families along to watch the Trappers. 

Hill plans to host another youth camp once the college athletes arrive on campus in early August.