



MEET OUR
DIRECTORS
Professional experience.
Family values. Player-first development

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DIRECTOR
JOHN PULIDO
Former MLS Player
FC Dallas, Colorado Rapids
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Herman Trophy Nominee
Division 1 All American
FIU MVP
Top 10 National Recruit
High School National Champion
Florida High School Player of the Year
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HEAD COACH
MATTHEW WOO-LING
Trinidad & Tobago Senior National Team
Trinidad & Tobago National Futsal Team
10+ Years Professional Playing Experience
Malta - Belgium - Iceland - Jamaica Trinidad & Tobago
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U20 Trinidad & Tobago National Team
U17 Trinidad & Tobago National Team
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MONICA PULIDO
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
4x State Champion
NCAA MVP
Full Scholarship Athlete
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Florida International University (FIU),
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) & American Heritage
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Focused on creating a positive, organized, and family-first experience for every player
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HEAD COACH
STEPHANIE WOO-LING
Trinidad & Tobago U17 National Team
NCAA DIVISION I Player
Athletic scholarship recipient
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Over 6 years Coaching Experience
USSF Grassroots Licensed Coach

Our Story
John and Monica met on the soccer field and have built their lives around the game ever since. After years of competing at high levels, their passion shifted from playing the game to helping the next generation develop a love for it. Now, as parents themselves, they understand that youth sports are about more than developing great players — they’re about building confidence, character, discipline, and lifelong memories. Together, they’ve created Raptors Soccer Academy to provide a positive, structured, and family-focused environment where every child has the opportunity to grow, both on and off the field.

