Cascades FC Leadership Team

Bill Cornog brings extensive experience across global soccer and executive leadership to Sporting Cascades. He currently serves on the board of directors of Blue Crow Sports Group, whose ownership portfolio includes international soccer clubs Le Havre AC (France’s Ligue 1), CD Leganés (Spain’s Segunda División), and Cancún FC (Mexico’s Liga de Expansión MX). Cornog previously spent 20 years as a partner at investment firm KKR, and prior to that, served as senior vice president and general manager of network services of Williams Communications Group.

Dave is the founder and Managing Director of Lane United FC, Eugene’s current USL League Two and W League soccer club. Leaning on his science and technology background, Dave is an avid problem solver with a passion for environmental and social betterment and community building. His community-focused vision led Lane United to the 2014 Rookie Franchise of the Year award, and he was also awarded the 2016 Executive of the Year award. Having lived walking distance from Civic Park since 2000, Dave is now focused on reimagining the magic of south Eugene gamedays with the beautiful game. He serves on the Eugene Civic Alliance Board of Directors, the USL League Two Executive Committee, and formerly on the Oregon Youth Soccer Association Board of Directors. 

With more than 30 years of coaching experience, 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.