Dave is the founder and Managing Director of Lane United Football Club, Eugene’s current USL League Two soccer club. Coming from a science and technology background, Dave is an avid problem solver with an eye for environmental and social betterment and community building. Dave believes in the unifying power of sport to better communities through the building of fan bases and through participation at all levels. He led Lane United to the 2014 New Franchise of the Year award and was also awarded the 2016 Executive of the Year award. Dave 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. 

Current Head Coach of Lane United’s USL2 team, John Galas has over 25 years of coaching experience from professional, collegiate, amateur, international, and youth levels. John brings a wealth of knowledge, passion and comprehensive methodology to any club. He has over 4 professional certifications, spanning Europe and America. He has helped develop over 40 professional soccer players from La Liga, NWSL, MLS, USL League One & Championship. He has coached with Villarreal FC B, Portland Thorns FC and Timbers, FC Tucson, Lane United, Real Salt Lake Academy, Florida State University, University of Oregon, and the University of Arizona. Aside from coaching, John has over 15 years consulting for European firms on subjects from soccer analytics and business insight into the North American market.