With more than 30 years of coaching experience, John Galas was a legendary figure in Oregon soccer circles and made an everlasting impact in the lives of countless players, coaches, fans and those he befriended on and off the field. Galas’ career started in the mid-90s coaching youth soccer both at the club and high school levels in Eugene. He went on to lead two stints as head coach and sporting director of Lane United FC (2013-18, 2022-25), head coach of Lane Community College Men’s Soccer in 2016, assistant coach of Portland Thorns FC in 2013, goalkeeper coach of Portland Timbers in 2006, and assistant coach of the University of Oregon’s women’s soccer team from 2003-05. Galas also coached with FC Tucson, Villarreal FC B, Real Salt Lake Academy, University of Arizona, and Florida State University, helping to develop dozens of players who play and played professionally in La Liga, NWSL, MLS, Liga MX, USL League One, and USL Championship. John Galas was the first sporting director in Cascades FC history, but passed away in March 2026.