NEW ORLEANS – The Sun Belt Conference announced today that Rachel Woo has been named the conference’s Coordinator of Soccer Officials.
 
At the Sun Belt, Woo will oversee the officiating program for both men’s and women’s soccer.  Woo will be responsible for assigning and evaluating officials as well as continuing education for soccer rules and regulations.
 
"We are excited to have Rachel on board to lead our soccer officiating program," said Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Karl Benson. "Her extensive background of officiating internationally, in the U.S. for MLS, and collegiate soccer make her one of the elite professionals in soccer officiating."

Woo, who also serves as the Coordinator of Soccer Officials for the Southeastern Conference, owns an impressive resume that outlines 23 years of soccer officiating.  She is involved with assessing officials for the top flight of international soccer with her involvement at the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF).  Additionally, she has assessed, instructed, refereed, or assigned officials for organizations such as FIFA, Major League Soccer (MLS), the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), the NCAA, and the National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association (NISOA).
 
"I am honored to be joining forces with the Sun Belt Conference,” said Woo.  “I want to thank Commissioner Karl Benson and Deputy Commissioner Kathy Keene for this great opportunity.  I am especially looking forward to working with the administrators, soccer coaches and student-athletes throughout the league."
 
Woo’s position with the Sun Belt is effective immediately.