USLW Rosters

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Michael moved to Houston with his family at a young age. While playing for local club Houstonians, he progressed through the Olympic Development Program (ODP) ranks, ultimately earning the opportunity to represent the United States at the U17 National Team level. He spent two years in the prestigious Residency Program in Bradenton, Florida, further honing his skills.
Michael continued his soccer journey at the University of Akron, where he was part of the Zips’ NCAA Division I National Championship-winning team in 2010. After his playing career, he transitioned into coaching, working with elite teams at some of the top clubs in the Houston area.
Soccer runs deep in the Balogun household, as both Michael and his wife are passionate coaches. Now, he brings his wealth of experience and love for the game to continue shaping the next generation of players.

Originally from Upstate New York, Brittain Rademacher has built an extensive career in soccer, blending her experiences as a player and coach to make a significant impact on the development of young athletes. A graduate of East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania, she played all four years and went on to compete semi-professionally in the WPSL for four seasons on the East Coast.
Following her playing career, Brittain transitioned into coaching, dedicating five years to the New York Red Bulls, where she was part of the inaugural Pre-Academy Girls Red Bull Teams. Her coaching journey continued in Orlando with Montverde Academy, where she served as the Goalkeeping Director and Assistant Coach, helping lead the program to two Florida State High School Championships.
Brittain’s next stop was Houston, where she spent three years as the Director of Goalkeeping for the Houston Dash Girls Academy. With family ties in Colorado, she relocated to Denver, where she has been involved with the Colorado Rapids Youth Program for the past three years, currently serving as the ECNL-RL Girls Director in the South.

Originally from San Jose, California, Nic played four years of NCAA Division I soccer at UC Santa Barbara, where he developed a deep understanding of the game and a passion for leadership and team development.

Following his collegiate career, Nic began coaching in the club system, gaining experience on both the boys’ and girls’ sides. He later spent six years as an assistant coach at San Jose State University, where he mentored collegiate athletes and continued to shape his coaching philosophy.

Nic holds a U.S. Soccer B License and is currently pursuing his A License. In 2024, he relocated to Colorado and now serves as the ECNL-RL Girls Director for the Colorado Rapids North Region. Committed to player development, Nic is passionate about using his experience to guide, inspire, and elevate the next generation of athletes—on and off the field.