Rory Dames


Rory Dames is an American soccer manager and currently head coach of the Chicago Red Stars.

Early life

Dames was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He played soccer at St. Viator High School in the suburb of Arlington Heights, where he graduated in 1991. He attended Saint Louis University and played for the men's soccer team.

Playing career

Dames played professionally for the Rockford Raptors.

Managerial career

Dames began coaching the Chicago Red Stars in 2011, reaching the WPSL finals and losing in overtime. He has been the Director of Coaching for Chicago Eclipse Select since 1996.
As of he remains the head coach and manager of Chicago Red Stars. For four consecutive years, 2015 to 2018, Dames coached the Red Stars to National Women's Soccer League postseason playoffs, losing in the semi-finals on each occasion. In 2019, Dames and the Red Stars defeated the Portland Thorns 1-0 to advance to the NWSL Championship for the first time in team history.

Managerial statistics

All competitive games in various leagues and playoffs are included.

Honors

;Chicago Red Stars
Runner-up