Fabrice Gautrat (born November 4, 1987) is an American professional soccer coach and former player. He was previously a head coach for the Houston Dash and an assistant coach for the Chicago Red Stars and the North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).
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Playing career
Gautrat was a member of the San Diego Toreros soccer roster in 2006 and 2007. He later played for The Master's Mustangs from 2009 to 2011.
Gautrat spent four years with UJA Maccabi Paris Métropole, one year with Orange County Blues, and one year with the Atlanta Silverbacks FC. He retired at the end of the 2015 season.
Coaching career
In August 2018, Gautrat was named Head Coach of Chicago FC United’s girls program in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy (USDA). He was promoted to Academy Director in February 2020 and led the program through a transition to the Girls Academy league after the USDA folded.
In February 2022, Gautrat was named a full-time assistant coach for the Chicago Red Stars. Gautrat previously served as a part-time assistant coach. In January 2023, he was named as an assistant coach for North Carolina Courage.
Gautrat became the head coach of the Houston Dash in January 2025. He spent one-and-a-half years with the Dash before he was removed from his position in September 2026.
Personal life
Gautrat is married to former United States women's national soccer team player Morgan Brian.