Loudoun United Football Club Mutually Parts Ways with Head Coach Ryan Martin
Leesburg, VA (November 18th, 2025) – Loudoun United Football Club announced today that the club has mutually parted ways with Head Coach Ryan Martin.
Coach Ryan Martin’s contract ran through the end of the 2025 season and will not be renewed as the club begins its next chapter heading into the 2026 USL Championship season.
“We thank Ryan for his time here with Loudoun United FC, and we are grateful for the level of commitment he has shown over the past five seasons in helping shape this club into what it is today,” said Karl Sharman, President of Loudoun United FC. “We wish him nothing but the absolute best in his next chapter.”
During his five-year tenure at the helm of Loudoun United FC, Ryan made countless contributions to the growth and success of the organization both on the pitch and in the community. His leadership and dedication were instrumental in leading the club to its first-ever playoff match in the 2025 season.
Ryan also played a key part in developing players at Loudoun United, including but not limited to Abdellatif Aboukoura, Matai Akinmboni (Bournemouth), Ted Ku-DiPietro (Colorado Rapids), Griffin Yow (Westerlo), Jackson Hopkins (D.C. United), Keven Parades (VfL Wolfsburg), Jacob Greene (Lexington SC), Jeremy Garay (CD Cacahuatique), and more.
The following list of players were called up to represent the United States of America at the youth national team or national team level and were coached by Ryan Martin in their careers:
Aaron Hurge, Adam Lundergard, Bryang Kayo, Kristian Fletcher, Tyler Freeman, Gavin Turner, Gabriel Segal, Jeremy Garay, Jacob Greene, Jackson Hopkins, Isiah Chisolm, Ted Ku-DiPietro, Matai Akinmboni, Tommy McCabe, Moses Nyeman, Nelson Martinez, Kevin Parades, and Griffin Yow.
Riley Bidois (New Zealand Olympic team), Arquímides Ordóñez (Guatemala), Surafel Dagnachew (Ethiopia), and Abdellatif Aboukoura (Egypt) all represented their countries at either the youth national team or national team level as well.
We wish Ryan Martin the best in his future endeavors.
The search for a new Head Coach has already begun and will be announced ahead of the 2026 USL Championship Season.
About Loudoun United FC
Loudoun United Football Club (LUFC) is the highest-level professional soccer franchise in Loudoun County, Virginia. The club plays in the United Soccer League (USL) Championship, one of the most successful professional soccer leagues in the world. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.loudoununitedfc.com.
About Segra Field
Segra Field is a premier 5,000-seat stadium and home to Loudoun United FC. Located in Leesburg, VA, the stadium officially opened its doors on August 9, 2019. Segra Field is equipped to host a variety of events, including concerts, corporate gatherings, festivals, and more. Please visit loudoununitedfc.com for more information.
About Virginia Revolution Soccer Club
Virginia Revolution Soccer Club, based in Leesburg, VA, is dedicated to developing young athletes through comprehensive training programs, competitive league play, and community involvement. With a focus on player growth both on and off the field, Virginia Revolution provides a nurturing environment where athletes can reach their full potential.
RavenTek Park, home of the Virginia Revolution, is located on 37 acres and features four turf fields, full-service concessions, a rooftop bar, and a pavilion area. It was built with the youth of Loudoun and the surrounding areas in mind, offering a high-quality facility and playing surface to meet Northern Virginia’s demand. For more information, please visit varevolution.com.
