Lauren Hanson

Lauren Orlandos Hanson (born Lauren Michelle Orlandos; July 16, 1981) is an American former soccer player and soccer coach who played as a defender, making one appearance for the United States women's national team. She was previously the head women’s soccer coach at San José State University. She became the “winningest coach” in San José State women's soccer history in 2017 and is a two-time Mountain West Coach of the Year. Career Hanson played for the El Toro High School Chargers, where she was a Soccer America Top 25 recruit, a Parade All-American, and NSCAA All-Region selection. She played club soccer for Mission Viejo Soccer Club Mirage, with the team winning the state championship seven times. Attending the University of Portland, Hanson played for the Portland Pilots from 1999 to 2002, winning the 2002 NCAA championship in her senior year as team captain. She was a finalist for the Hermann Trophy in 2002, and was named to the Soccer America National MVP team in 2000 and 2002. She was an NSCAA All-American as a second team player in 2000 and 2001, as well as the first team in 2002, and a Soccer Buzz First-Team All-American from 2000 to 2002. She was also included in the NCAA All-Tournament team in 2000 and the championship-winning 2002 tournament. Hanson was a Soccer Buzz and NSCAA First-Team All-West Region selection, as well as All-WCC selection, from 2000 to 2002, and was chosen as the WCC Defensive Player of the Year in 2000 and 2002. In total, she scored 7 goals and recorded 6 assists in 81 appearances for the Pilots. Hanson began with the U.S. under-16, under-18, and under-21 national teams, winning the 1999 Nordic Cup with the latter. She made her only international appearance for the United States on January 14, 2001 in a friendly match against China PR. She started the match before being substituted out in the 28th minute, with the match finishing as a 1–1 draw. Hanson was chosen by the New York Power in the 2003 WUSA Draft. She recorded one assist in eighteen appearances for the Power during the 2003 season.