Mark Szabo is joining the Northwest Nationals coaching staff for 2008-09 after spending the past five years with Emerald City FC.

Szabo's past experience also includes head coach of the Washington ODP team, the Shoreline Community College women and the Lakeside High School boys.

A Seattle native, he attended O'Dea High School and the University of Washington. He was involved with four national championship teams while playing for the Hibernian Saints.

Quick Facts
USSF ’B’ License
Alma Mater – O'Dea High School '86
College Alma Mater – University of Washington ’91 (B.S., Psychology)
Favorite team – Liverpool
Favorite Player – Steven Gerrard