University of Colorado Boulder Women's Soccer

2026 will be his 15th year as head coach at CU, 32nd overall Career record of 429-150-65 (.717) NCAA record of 326-135-60 (.683) CU record of 162-90-42 (.622) NCAA Tournament appearances in 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Two-time RMAC Hall of Famer At Colorado Named head coach on Dec. 19, 2011 (third head coach in program history) 101-30-9 (.754) non-conference record Has the most wins (162) and the best winning percentage (.622) of any soccer coach in CU history 104-34-21 (.720) record at home School-best second-place finish in Pac-12 in 2016, along with a previous-best third-place finish in 2014 Nine NCAA Tournament appearances in 2013, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 23, 24 and 25 and the first appearances since 2008 CU is a combined 119-57-32 overall and 48-36-26 in the conference (Pac-12 & Big 12) since the beginning of the 2016 season Prior to Colorado Spent four seasons as head coach at Wyoming Posted a 36-34-11 record at Wyoming, including 12-6-4 in his final season, the best record in school history 2011 Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year Spent six seasons as head coach at NCAA Division II Metro State in Denver Posted a 128-11-7 (.901) record with the Roadrunners, winning Division II national championships in 2004 and 2006 At Metro State, won six RMAC championships, five NCAA regional championships and coached 14 NSCAA All-Americans in addition to the two national titles Coached men’s and women’s soccer at Mesa Community College for seven years C

At a Glance Entering 12th season in 2026 Promoted to Associate Head Coach prior to the 2026 season Is currently a member of the National Team Scouting Network for U.S. Soccer In his 11 seasons with CU, the Buffs are 126-68-35 (.627) At Colorado Has helped the Buffs to seven NCAA Tournament appearances in 11 seasons Helped coach the team to its most wins in program history in 2017 Prior to Colorado Joined the Buffaloes’ staff in 2015 after spending 13 seasons as an assistant with the Metro State Helped guide Metro State to an impressive 13 NCAA Division II Tournament appearances in 13 years Inducted ino Metro State's Hall of Fame with teh 2004 and 2006 National Championship teams 2023 RMAC Hall of Fame with the 2004 and 2006 National Championship teams Individually inducted into the Metro State Hall of Fame in 2024 as a play and assistant coach 2025 induction to the Metro State Hall of Fame with the 2008 women's team Served as the College Advisory Program Director and ECNL Director for the Colorado Storm Soccer Association, and was the Director of Coaching U-15 – U-18 girls From 1988-94, Morgan was the head coach for the men and women’s varsity team at Wheat Ridge High School where he guided the program to a Jefferson County League Championship in 1991 and qualified for the state playoffs multiple years Earned multiple awards including Jeffco 5A Girls’ Soccer Coach of Year, Jeffco 5A Boys’ Soccer Coach of the Year and State 5A Boys’ Soccer Coach of the Year Professional Career

Drobney rejoins the Colorado soccer staff as a volunteer assistant coach for CU in 2023. She previously served in the same position for the Buffs from 2017-1...

At a Glance Entering 15th year at CU in 2026 Promoted to Associate Head Coach prior to the 2015 season and Senior Associated Head Coach prior to the 2026 season CU record of 162-90-42 (.622) NCAA Tournament appearances in 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024 and 2025 At Colorado Nine NCAA Tournament appearances Key contributor to the development of CU goalkeepers Jalen Tompkins and Jordan Nytes. Tompkins set CU records in wins (49), saves (369) and save percentage (.841). Nytes won two Big 12 Goalkeeper of the Year awards and was a First Team All-American in 2026 Helped coach the team to a record 14 shutouts in 2017 Aided CU in its best defensive season in school history in 2017 as the team broke the records for goals-against average (0.61), shutouts (14) and longest shutout streak (621:10) Coached CU keepers to 115 career shutouts since 2012 CU posted a school-record six consecutive shutouts to open the 2017 season Prior to Colorado Spent four seasons as an assistant coach at Wyoming Posted a 36-34-11 record at Wyoming Helped the Cowgirls to a school-record 12 wins and their first ever spot in the MWC Tournament championship in 2011 Also coached with Sanchez at Mesa Community College Has also coached Skyline High School (Mesa, Ariz.) and Chandler High School (Ariz.) Was Region Coach of the Year at both high schools and won three straight NSCAA National Academic Awards at Chandler Education Played at Mesa C.C. under Sanchez where they were ranked as high as second i

Katelyn Pestrichelli joined the department on June 11, 2018. Pestrichelli came to Colorado right out of college and started as an intern in the equipment office; she was hired full-time in June 2019. She works specifically with women's basketball, soccer, tennis and men's golf programs. She earned two degrees in Sport Management from Florida State University, her bachelor's in 2016 and her Masters in 2018. She graduated Magna Cum Laude as an undergraduate, and with Suma Cum Laude honors as a graduate student. At Florida State, she worked as a student equipment manager for the soccer and softball programs from 2016-18. During that time, the Seminoles won two Atlantic Coast Conference soccer championships went on to the NCAA tournament, while the softball team claimed three ACC titles and the 2018 national championship. She was the graduate student manager for the latter, when FSU posted a 58-12 record and rallied to win the Women's College World Series after losing in the first round. She was born Katelyn Sadeghi on December 13, 1994 in Miami, Fla., and graduated from the University School of NSU (in Fort Lauderdale), where she lettered four years in both varsity soccer and lacrosse. She was a high school Academic All-American in lacrosse her junior and senior years in high school. Her hobbies include playing sports, baking and hiking with her golden retriever (Macey). She married Connor Pestrichelli in the autumn of 2019. The two welcomed their first child, Jace, in June 2023

Skylar Rubalcaba is in his first year as Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach working primarily with Soccer, Women's Golf, and Nordic Ski. He also assists with the Spirit and Ralphie programs. Rubalcaba returns to Colorado after serving as a volunteer during the 2015-2016 school year. Rubalcaba came to CU from Marcos de Niza High School, where he worked for two and a half years (2019-2021) as the Director of Strength and Conditioning. Before that, he was the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Portland State University (2016-2018) where he oversaw Men's and Women's Basketball, Women's Soccer, and several other sports. While at PSU he was on the Viking staff that competed in the prestigious PK80 basketball tournament. He was also an Intern (2015) at EXOS and worked as Graduate Assistant for 2 years (2013-2015) at Ithaca College. Rubalcaba graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science in 2013 from Northern Arizona University and with a Master's degree in Human Performance in 2016 from Ithaca College. While at Northern Arizona University he was a member of the Triathlon and Cycling programs competing in 4 National Championships and qualifying for 1 World Championship. His certifications include NSCA-CSCS, USAW Level 2 ASPC, StrongFirst SFL/SFB, Precision Nutrition Level 1, and American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid. A native of Kearny, AZ and graduate of Ray High School he lettered in Basketball and Baseball. His hobbies include cycling, golf, paddle boardin