Montgomery United FC Announces Abe Tizaf as Assistant Coach for USL2 Team

Montgomery, Ala. — Montgomery United FC is proud to announce the addition of Abe Tizaf as Assistant Coach for the club’s USL League Two (USL2) team ahead of the upcoming summer season. Tizaf brings an accomplished coaching background, proven leadership, and a strong commitment to player development that aligns with Montgomery United’s long-term vision for growth on and off the field.

Tizaf currently serves as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Pellissippi State Community College, where he continues to build a competitive program rooted in development, culture, and community impact. His role with Montgomery United FC will be for the Summer USL2 season, supporting the USL2 program while continuing his responsibilities at Pellissippi State.

Head Coach Guilherme Soares expressed excitement about the appointment and the impact Tizaf will bring to the club.

“I am very pleased to welcome Abe as part of this project. I have followed his work at Pellissippi and have been consistently impressed by his work ethic, his genuine care for player development, and his clear soccer ideas, which align perfectly with what we are building in Montgomery. Most importantly, Abe is hungry to build a successful program, and no meaningful project is built alone. I am confident he will be an important asset to our club.”

Montgomery United FC Sporting Director Manny Sanchez added:

“Bringing Abe into Montgomery United FC is a huge step forward for our USL2 team. His experience, professionalism, and passion for developing players align perfectly with our vision. Abe has built winning environments everywhere he’s been, and I’m excited for our players and our community to benefit from his leadership this summer.”

Tizaf brings extensive experience across collegiate men’s and women’s soccer. Most recently, he served as Assistant Coach for the Women’s Soccer program at Young Harris College (NCAA Division II). Prior to that, he founded and led the Men’s Soccer program at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (NAIA) from 2017 to 2022, guiding the program to national qualification. His leadership earned him USCAA Coach of the Year honors (2019), along with back-to-back Southeast District Coach of the Year awards.

At the high school level, Tizaf led Terre Haute South High School to a sectional championship in 2015, recording the most wins in program history.

A former professional player with more than 120 matches played for KACM in Marrakech, Morocco, Tizaf holds multiple advanced degrees in Leadership Development, Physical Education – Coaching Soccer, and Recreation and Sport Management. He is also a member of the Faith-Based Coaches Strategy Team, emphasizing character, integrity, and holistic athlete development.

Tizaf shared his enthusiasm about joining the club and connecting with the Montgomery community:

“I am very happy to be part of this amazing club, and I truly feel that we are going to do great things together with our community. I would like to sincerely thank Mr. Manny and Coach Gui for their trust and confidence.”

Montgomery United FC continues to build a competitive, community-driven pathway for players through USL2 while strengthening the club’s identity and impact across the region.