CHICAGO – Loyola Chicago women's soccer is excited to welcome Natalie Stampfly as its new assistant coach. Stampfly joins the Ramblers after a successful 2024 season as an assistant coach with the women's soccer team at Northern Michigan University, where she was also a five-year letterwinner.

"Natalie brings an incredible energy and depth of knowledge to our team. Her playing and coaching success, combined with her leadership skills, make her a fantastic fit for Loyola and I'm thrilled to have her as part of my coaching staff again," said head coach Jon Sandoval.

"I am thrilled to be joining Loyola Chicago's women's soccer coaching staff. Having the chance to continue to work alongside Jon is an opportunity that I'm extremely grateful for. I'm eager to meet our talented student-athletes and be a part of the future success of this program," said Stampfly. 

With the Wildcats and Sandoval, Stampfly helped guide the program to the GLIAC regular season and tournament championships, and an appearance in the NCAA tournament.  

Prior to her role at NMU, Stampfly worked as a graduate assistant for the women's soccer team at Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, Ga. While earning her master's degree in health and human performance, Stampfly played a key role in training sessions, scouting and player development at GCSU.  

As a decorated student-athlete and two-year captain at NMU, Stampfly led the Wildcats to the 2022 conference final and an NCAA tournament bid with Sandoval at the helm of the program. She earned GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team honors for four consecutive years. 

Stampfly, a native of Stevensville, Mich. began her coaching journey with the Marquette United Soccer Club.  

Off the pitch, Stampfly brings an extensive background in collegiate athletics and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Her high soccer IQ and passion for the game has helped her instruct players from multiple skill levels and backgrounds. From weight training and nutrition plans to film evaluation, she is well-versed in all aspects of player development. Stampfly's experience scouting and recruiting new athletes will be key to the future of the program.