Women's Soccer

This is the first season for Manuel Luben Lozano as head coach of the women's soccer program. An avid fan, he brings 25+ years coaching experience at various levels of soccer. He highlights technical proficiency, tactical awareness, mental resilience, teamwork and sportsmanship. He was raised in Honduras, where his two sisters remained after he moved to Canada in 2012. He started playing soccer at a young age, working his way up to playing at a competitive level in Division 3. Luben Lozano is a soccer official in the Westman region and completed the requirements for his C license coaching level. In March 2024 he travelled to Spain to further his knowledge completing his Level 1 Coach Development Program through the Villarreal Club de Fútbol Coaching Academy.

Kayla developed a love for soccer at the age of 7, while attending the 2002 FIFA World Cup, where South Korea's victory over Spain in the quarterfinal left a lasting impression on her. Kayla has been an active player in the Westman Women's League for the past 12 years and transitioned into assistant coaching for a local high school team in the recent years. Kayla is dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive team environment for the Cougars this season and aims to share her passion to inspire future generations of female coaches and athletes.

Safa was a goal keeper for the Syrian women's national team from 2006-2017. She has a lot of experience as a player and has transferred her passion for the game into coaching. She has experience and certifications from football associations across the globe including at Real Madrid Club Academy for women and kids, Al Hilal Club Academy for women and kids, Al Yamama Academy, Riyadh El-Alam Univeristy and more. This will be her first season with the Cougars and she will be a valued member and asset for the women's program.