⚽ Meet Coach Angelina Thoreson — LFL Winter Coaching Staff

We’re excited to welcome Angelina Thoreson to the Legacy Futbol League coaching staff for the upcoming winter season!

Originally from Uppsala, Sweden, Angelina brings a strong international and collegiate background to LFL. Before coming to the U.S., she played professionally for her hometown club IK Uppsala Fotboll, competing in both the first and second divisions in Sweden from 2019–2021.



She also represented her country as a member of the Swedish U19 National Team, gaining valuable experience at the international level.

Angelina began her collegiate career at LSU, where she made an immediate impact as a freshman in 2022:

• Appeared in all 21 matches, earning 17 starts

• Logged 1,240 minutes, including a full 90 minutes in the NCAA Tournament second round

• Led the team with 9 assists, ranking 4th in the SEC

• Scored her first collegiate goal against Princeton

• Named to Top Drawer Soccer’s Top Freshman list

• Member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll

As a junior in 2024, Angelina continued to contribute at LSU, making 20 appearances, starting 8 matches, and recording 758 minutes.

In 2025, Angelina transferred to Purdue University for her senior season, where she:

• Started every match

• Scored 3 goals

• Graduated in December 2025 with a degree in Sociology

Now in 2026, Angelina is completing her fifth year at Purdue University, while pursuing a Master’s degree in Global Supply Chain Management.

Angelina brings a high level of professionalism, technical quality, and game understanding shaped by both European and NCAA Division I soccer. She is passionate about sharing her experience with young players and helping them grow in confidence, skill, and love for the game. She is fluent in English and Swedish.

Please join us in welcoming Coach Angelina Thoreson to the Legacy Futbol League family! 🧡⚽

⚽ Meet Coach Bianca Hanisch — LFL Winter Coaching Staff

We’re excited to welcome Bianca Hanisch to the Legacy Futbol League coaching staff for the winter season!

Bianca is from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She brings a strong elite playing background and international experience to LFL. She is currently a midfielder for the Purdue University women’s soccer team, competing at the NCAA Division I level. Her experience at this level provides valuable insight into the technical, tactical, and mental demands of the game. Bianca played 19 games with 14 starts on her Freshman year this past fall season.

At the international level, Bianca has been a member of the Canadian Youth National Teams from U15 through U17, representing Canada in multiple CONCACAF tournaments at both the U15 and U17 levels. She has competed against top players across the region, gaining experience in high-pressure, high-performance environments.

At the club level, Bianca played with one of the top academies in Canada, CF Montréal U18, where she continued to develop her technical ability, game intelligence, and competitive mindset.

Bianca is passionate about helping young players grow their skills, confidence, and understanding of the game in a positive and supportive environment. She is fluent on English and French.
We are thrilled to have her join our winter coaching staff and are excited for the impact she will have on our LFL players this season.

Please join us in welcoming Coach Bianca Hanisch to the Legacy Futbol League family! 🧡⚽