Completed Event: Women's Soccer at Old Dominion on September 18, 2025 , Loss , 0, to, 1
WSOC
Final
James Madison
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at Old Dominion
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Women's Soccer
Eilidh Thomson
- Title:
- Volunteer Assistant Coach
Eilidh (pronounced Ay-lee) Thomson has joined the James Madison women's soccer coaching staff as a volunteer assistant coach.
"I am extremely excited to have this opportunity with such a great program that is nationally recognized," Thomson said. "They have done some incredible things in the past and some fantastic players have come through the program. It's a great opportunity for me to be part of this team and I hope I can help to continue the growth."
Thomson has become a valuable leader in the development of local youth soccer players in the Shenandoah Valley following an extensive playing career.
"She has been the Executive Director of Shenandoah Valley United soccer club for quite some time and has firm roots to our area. We are delighted to have her on staff," said Lombardo.
Thomson has served as the Executive Director of Shenandoah Valley United in Harrisonburg since 2010 where she leads and organizes the youth soccer club and its 1,800 players. She has also been a senior staff member with the Olympic Development Program, where she helps identify, development and prepare the top female soccer players in the nation, since 2013.
The Scotland native earned a bachelor's degree in Sports Development and Coaching from Paisley University in 2005 and a master's in Sport and Recreation Leadership here at JMU. Looking to further her coaching career, she also earned certifications from the Scottish Football Association, United States Soccer Federation and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.
Thomson was a member of the U15, U17 and U19 Scottish National teams and went on the play professionally for Hamilton Academical FC, also known as the Hamilton Accies, in the Scottish Premier League.
She has also done extensive work with United States Youth Soccer, including coaching in the Region One International Tournament in both 2014 and 2015.
"We are excited and fortunate to have Eilidh join our program," said Lombardo. "She has a tremendous passion for the sport and will bring energy and expertise to help our players grow."
"I am extremely excited to have this opportunity with such a great program that is nationally recognized," Thomson said. "They have done some incredible things in the past and some fantastic players have come through the program. It's a great opportunity for me to be part of this team and I hope I can help to continue the growth."
Thomson has become a valuable leader in the development of local youth soccer players in the Shenandoah Valley following an extensive playing career.
"She has been the Executive Director of Shenandoah Valley United soccer club for quite some time and has firm roots to our area. We are delighted to have her on staff," said Lombardo.
Thomson has served as the Executive Director of Shenandoah Valley United in Harrisonburg since 2010 where she leads and organizes the youth soccer club and its 1,800 players. She has also been a senior staff member with the Olympic Development Program, where she helps identify, development and prepare the top female soccer players in the nation, since 2013.
The Scotland native earned a bachelor's degree in Sports Development and Coaching from Paisley University in 2005 and a master's in Sport and Recreation Leadership here at JMU. Looking to further her coaching career, she also earned certifications from the Scottish Football Association, United States Soccer Federation and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.
Thomson was a member of the U15, U17 and U19 Scottish National teams and went on the play professionally for Hamilton Academical FC, also known as the Hamilton Accies, in the Scottish Premier League.
She has also done extensive work with United States Youth Soccer, including coaching in the Region One International Tournament in both 2014 and 2015.
"We are excited and fortunate to have Eilidh join our program," said Lombardo. "She has a tremendous passion for the sport and will bring energy and expertise to help our players grow."
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