For Kate Markgraf, the focus of her new role as general manager of the United States women’s national team rests on one word — development.
Markgraf inherited a host of pressing challenges stepping into the role months away from Olympic qualifiers, namely the appointment of a new head coach. But as she tackles the brand-new position, she will focus on building a reliable future from the bottom up for women’s soccer in America.
“This new position is exciting for the development and evolution of U.S. Soccer,” Markgraf said during a conference call with reporters hours after news of her hiring broke Monday afternoon.