Angela Hucles

Angela Khalia Hucles Mangano (; born July 5, 1978) is an American sports executive and former professional soccer player who is currently the president of women's soccer for the Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She was previously the vice president of player development and operations for Angel City FC, of which she is also a minority owner. As a player, Hucles Mangano played as a midfielder and was a member of the United States national team.

Early life Hucles' parents are academics Janis Sanchez-Hucles and Michael Hucles. Angela graduated from Norfolk Academy where she was a Parade and NSCAA All-American selection in 1995. She was twice named an All-State and All-Region selection in 1994 and 1995. She graduated in 1996 as Norfolk Academy's all-time leading scorer with 204 goals and 106 assists.

Club career After graduating from Virginia in 2000, Hucles played for Hampton Roads Piranhas of the W-League. She led the league in assists with seven, playing in 14 games and scoring six goals.

Hucles was then drafted in the 2001 WUSA Inaugural Draft in the 12th round (93rd overall) by the Boston Breakers of the newly formed Women's United Soccer Association. She went on to make 57 total appearances for the club, scoring six goals. She scored the first goal in the history of the organization on March 6, 2001, in a preseason exhibition against the Duke Blue Devils. In her first season, Hucles appeared in 21 games, starting 19 of them, and finished with two goals and no assists. In 2002, Hucles appeared in 19 games, starting 17, and finished with three goals and four assists. In 2003, Hucles appeared in 17 games, all starts, and scored one goal and assisted on four more. After the 2003 season, the WUSA ceased operations.

Hucles returned to a club in 2005 when she turned out for the Boston Renegades. She only appeared in five games in 2005 but notched three goals and an assist. In 2006, Hucles had a much more productive season, appearing in 11 games and tallying 10 goals and two assists.

In 2008, Women's Professional Soccer was established. Hucles, along with US National Team players Kristine Lilly and Heather Mitts, were allocated to the new Boston Breakers on September 16, 2006. The league kicked off in 2009, which saw Hucles appear in 19 games, all starts, and score two goals and an assist. Following the conclusion of the season, on October 16, 2009, Hucles abruptly announced her retirement from both club and international soccer.

International career With the United States Women's National Team, Hucles won two Olympic gold medals and finished third in two World Cups. She made her first appearance for the United States on April 27, 2002, against Finland. She went on to appear in 109 total matches for the United States, with her last appearance on July 22, 2009, against Canada.

Hucles was a member of the U.S. squad at the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup but did not play in the tournament due to a shin injury. She was a member of the gold medal-winning United States team for the 2004 Summer Olympics, appearing in two games in Athens. At the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup, she was a member of the USA squad but did not get any playing time. However, her biggest role with the United States came in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Hucles was expected to play a backup role with the squad, but an injury to Abby Wambach forced Hucles into a starting position. She responded by scoring four goals, including two against Japan in the semi-finals. Her efforts helped the United States to the gold medal, and she finished second only to Cristiane in goals scored.

On October 16, 2009, Hucles announced her retirement from both club and international soccer.

Hucles served as the Women's Sports Foundation President, effective January 1, 2015 to January 2017. She has become a regular speaker on topics of sports leadership, equality, inclusion and safe spaces, anti-bullying, and the power of sport and its impact on personal growth and development. She is a member of the advisory board for You Can Play, a campaign dedicated to fighting homophobia in sports.

Club management

On June 16, 2021, National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) expansion club Angel City FC hired Hucles as the team's vice president of player development. In August 2022, Angel City promoted her to general manager, replacing Eniola Aluko.

During her tenure as general manager, Hucles was responsible for the hiring of head coach Becki Tweed, the signings of Alyssa Thompson and Katie Zelem, and the start of construction on Angel City's training facilities.

On December 5, 2024, Angel City announced Hucles's exit from the club.

Personal life Hucles ran a successful real estate group with her wife Meg Mangano prior to joining Angel City FC as general manager. They have two children.

Career statistics International goals No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. November 6, 2002 Seattle, United States 4–0 7–0 2002 CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup 2. March 14, 2004 Ferreiras, Portugal 3–0 5–1 2004 Algarve Cup 3. 4–0 4. March 16, 2004 Quarteira, Portugal 1–0 1–0 5. October 16, 2004 Kansas City, United States 1–0 1–0 Friendly 6. May 3, 2008 Birmingham, United States 5–4 5–4 7. June 21, 2008 Suwon, South Korea 1–0 1–0 2008 Peace Queen Cup 8. July 2, 2007 Fredrikstad, Norway 3–0 4–0 Friendly 9. August 12, 2008 Shenyang, China 4–0 4–0 2008 Summer Olympics 10. August 15, 2008 Shanghai, China 1–0 2–1 11. August 18, 2008 Beijing, China 1–1 4–1 12. 4–1 13. November 1, 2008 Richmond, United States 1–0 3–1 Friendly