Springfield Soccer Club

Eric Sorlie-Director of Soccer Operations
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Office tele:(417) 832-1552         Hotline number (417) 841-4003

Eric joins Springfield Soccer Club from MSU where he was the Assistant Men’s Coach for 6 years. He was a vital part of the duties both on and off the field, and played a major role in scouting, recruiting, conditioning players, directing camps, and fundraising for the Bears.

Prior to joining the MSU staff, Sorlie played four years at West Texas A&M, where he helped lead the Buffaloes to two Lone Star Conference championships and two NCAA tournament appearances, including an NCAA Elite 8 trip. He played his club soccer with the nationally-ranked Dallas Texans SC. 

Sorlie earned a bachelor’s degree in sport and exercise science from West Texas A&M in 2000 and his Masters of Science in Administrative Studies from MSU in 2006 with an emphasis in the Sports Management Certificate Program. Eric currently holds an USSF Coaching License.  

Eric and  his wife, Timaree have a son Kian.  The Sorlie family resides in Springfield.

Carl Rose- Boys Director of Coaching

With over 40 years of proven experience in the field of soccer as a player and a coach, Carl is a true asset to the Springfield Soccer Club.  He was regarded as a solid team player at various levels, initially playing for the London England Schoolboy Select Team and the Canadian Olympic/National Team. Carl achieved professional status as a player with the New York Arrows and St. Louis Steamers of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) and was chosen three times a MISL All-Star.  

As a coach, Carl coached Busch SC (currently St. Louis S.C.) to a U.S. Youth Soccer Association National Championship.  He has also coached numerous teams to state and regional cup titles at the youth level. Carl holds a USSF ‘A’ Coaching License and was the founder of the Carl Rose Soccer Academy, which eventually combined with Springfield Soccer Club.  Carl has also served as a MYSA State ODP Team Coach.

Carl and his wife Teri reside in Springfield and have a son Reno, who is also a former coach in the club, and now lives in St. Louis.
   

Cory Carr- Director of Senior Boys Program
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Hotline number (417) 841-4017

Cory is originally from Spring, Texas were he played soccer for Klein High School. At Klein he played in 3 State Championship games and was named to the All-Region and All-State First Team his Junior and Senior years. He was also named to the NSCAA All-American team as a Senior. Cory was also captain of the State Champion Houston Texans.  

Cory moved to Springfield in 1993 to play on the Men’s Soccer team at MSU. Cory played under Coach Jon Leamy from 1993-1997 and was named to the Academic All-Conference Team all four years as a Bear. 

Cory was the Assistant Director of Coaching of the Bears Futbol Club from 1997-1999. He also coached High School soccer in 1998 at Ozark High School and assisted at Hillcrest High School in 1997 and 1998. Cory coached Springfield Soccer Club to their first ever State Cup title in 2007 with the 90/91 Boys squad.  Cory was also the recipient of the 2007 MYSA Boys Competitive Coach of the Year Award. Cory holds a USSF Coaching License. 

Cory and his wife, Jill, reside in Springfield with their daughter Caroline. He is a Physical Therapist at Integrity Home Care here in Springfield.

Bryan Murray – Coach

Bryan has been coaching soccer in Springfield for the last 4 years.  He began coaching with the J.B. Marine-Springfield Soccer Club prior to joining Springfield Soccer Club.  Bryan played soccer at New Covenant Academy in Springfield and then attended NCAA Division II member Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Fl, where he played for three seasons.  He has worked as the Director for the Mini and Junior Programs and as a Staff Coach in the Academy at Lake Country Soccer.

Bryan is currently active with the Springfield Sister Cities Soccer Exchange Program.  He has participated in this exchange with Tlaquepaque, Mexico, serving as an assistant coach for four years.  This past summer Bryan served on the staff of the Missouri State Soccer School gathering valuable experience with some of the top college coaches from throughout the Midwest Region.  He holds a USSF National Youth License and is working toward his degree in Exercise Sports Science.  Bryan is single and resides in Springfield. photo by Steve Olson

Zach comes back to Springfield after being the assistant men’s coach at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa for the past two seasons. While in Dubuque, Alumbaugh helped guide the Duhawks to two conference championships and two NCAA Division III tournament appearances, reaching the Final Four in 2008 and the Sweet 16 in 2009. Along with being the top assistant, Zach was also in charge of the goalkeepers for both the men’s and women’s team at Loras. Prior to his time in Dubuque Zach was a coach and Director of External Affairs with the Springfield Soccer Club from 2004 to 2008. Alumbaugh is a 2002 graduate of Loras College receiving his degree in Sports Management and Administration. Zach was a four year starter in goal for the Duhawks and still holds career records for shutouts and saves at Loras and his career 1.31 GAA is good for 4^th all time. Zach has a USSF coaching license.

Zach and his fiancée Kelli will be getting married in June of 2010 and will live in Springfield.