Former Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has been nominated to the United States Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame 2026.
This recognition is a testament to his outstanding contributions to football both in the United States and internationally.
Waldrum’ legacy extends beyond his coaching achievement, as he has played a significant role in developing young players and promoting women’s soccer.
Waldrum’ career represents four decades of excellence, from building collegiate programs and developing world-class players to leading national teams on the global stage.
His international coaching excellence includes
Head coach – Nigeria’ women’s team , the super Falcons 2020 – 2024.
He guided Nigeria to the round of 16 at the 2023 FIFA women’s world cup, achieving three clean sheets and remained unbeaten in regulation time.
His team was awarded CAF national women’s team of the year year 2023 & 2024.
He also qualified Nigeria for the 2024 Paris Olympics, ending a 16-year draught.
Randy waldrum also coached Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Team 2014 – 2016.
He achieved the largest jump in FIFA world ranking history (+ 48 places).
Randy waldrum coached the US U23 women’s national team 2012 – 2014. The team won multiple four nations and three nations tournaments in Europe.
Randy waldrum football career also boasts of intimidating collegiate coaching achievements. His legacy includes over 400 career NCAA division 1 wins , ranking among the top 6 all-time in women’s college Soccer.
He was a two-time NCAA National Champion (Notre Dame 2004, 2010).
He is a five time big east coach of the year and four time national coach of the year (field turf , soccer America, NSCAA/Mondo).
Randy also led Baylor University to its first ever big XII championship in any sport (1998).
He built the University of pittsburgh Women’s Soccer program from the ground to transforming a struggling team into a 10 national contender, including the first ever ACC tournament and NCAA tournament appearances.
Randy waldrum vision , professionalism, and commitment to the growth of women’s soccer have left an indelible mark on the sport both in the United States and internationally.
It is on record that Randy’s exceptional input can not be swept under the carpet. He discovered US born players like Alozie Mitchell, Jennifer Echegini, Nicole Payne, and recently retired Ifeoma Onumonu into the Super Falcons of Nigeria, the players contributed immensely to the last Super Falcons Mission X.
Waldrum will be inducted into the United Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame alongside Craig Ewing , AI Miller, and Steve Sampson in January 2026.
