Postseason contender also adds three new players ahead of second half of Gainbridge Super League campaign
DALLAS – Dallas Trinity FC announced on Tuesday the appointment of Nathan Thackeray as the club’s new Head Coach as it prepares for the second half of the 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League season.
The club also announced the arrival of three new signings, goalkeeper Tyler McCamey, defender Lauren Flynn, and midfielder Heather Stainbrook, reflecting the club’s continued focus on building a strong foundation and sustaining success in Dallas as the team enters the spring stretch of the season. The signings are pending league and federation approval.
“Dallas Trinity FC is excited to welcome Nathan and his family to our club,” said Chris Petrucelli, General Manager of Dallas Trinity FC. “Throughout his career, Nathan has shown that he’s a winner. With the team positioned to compete for a championship, Nathan is the perfect person to get us over the line.
“He’s been involved in the development of world-class players and top-notch teams. He brings experience, enthusiasm, passion, knowledge, and expertise to a team that is ready to chase titles. We will be excited to see the team performing at a high level under his guidance.”
Thackeray arrives with a deep résumé and a proven track record at the highest levels of the game. Most recently, he served as interim head coach of the North Carolina Courage, where he spent eight seasons as an assistant coach with one of the NWSL’s most successful clubs.
A native of Burnley, England, Thackeray launched his coaching career in 2011 at Young Harris College, before building his credentials with the Houston Dynamo Academy (2012-16) and North Carolina FC Youth (2016-20). He continued his rise at the collegiate level with the University of North Carolina women’s soccer program (2021-23), adding championship-caliber experience to an already robust coaching portfolio.
“Becoming the head coach of Dallas Trinity FC is an opportunity that I’m truly grateful for,” said Thackeray. “This club is building something special, and I’m excited to help guide that process. My background in the professional game has shaped how I lead teams, and I’m eager to bring a competitive, high-standard environment that pushes this group to consistently perform and grow together.”
McCamey arrives in Dallas after stints during the past year with 2025 NWSL title-winner Gotham City FC and NWSL Shield winner Kansas City Current, and will have the opportunity to make her professional debut in Dallas. The Atlanta native played collegiately at Princeton, logging 56 appearances and earning 2024 All-Ivy League First Team and United Soccer Coaches All-Region First Team honors as she recorded 55 saves, a save percentage of 83.3% and goals-against average of 0.55 in her senior season.
Flynn joins DTFC having played the first two seasons of her professional career with the Utah Royals, where she logged 21 appearances. The No. 16 overall pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft was previously a two-time NCAA College Cup champion at Florida State, where she made 79 appearances (70 starts) and scored seven goals. The Arlington, Va. native has been called up to represent the U.S. at the U-20 and U-23 level.
Stainbrook arrives on loan from the Washington Spirit, where she’s made 22 appearances and scored once since signing a three-year contract with the club in 2024. The South Jordan, Utah native was a five-year starter at Utah Valley University, logging 101 appearances and earning All-Western Athletic Conference First Team honors three times.