Seb Hines

Loan spells After making one appearance in the 2008–09 season for the club, which came against Hull City on 6 December 2008, it was announced on 5 January 2009, Hines signed on loan for one month at Derby County. Though he never played in a first team game for the club, he played and scored in a reserve match against Aston Villa. Soon after, Hines' loan spell with Derby County came to an end.

On 12 February 2009, Hines was loaned out to League One club Oldham Athletic on a month's loan. It came after when he signed a contract with Middlesbrough, keeping him until 2011. Two days later, on 14 February 2009, Hines made his Oldham Athletic debut, making his first start, in a 2–1 win over Northampton Town. After making four appearances for Oldham Athletic, Hines returned to his parent club when his one-month spell expired.

After appearing three times at the start of the season at Middlesbrough, Hines joined League One side Coventry City on loan until 4 January 2014. Hines made his Coventry City debut, coming on as a late substitute, in a 1–0 win over Gillingham. Since making his debut, Hines became a first team regular at the club throughout September and October until he suffered a hamstring injury that kept him sidelined for six weeks. Despite it appeared that he fully recovered from injury, Hines' injury further delayed his return, leading his loan spell come to an end.

Orlando City

Hines was loaned to MLS club Orlando City on 24 February 2015. Because he has an American father, Hines would not occupy one of Orlando's foreign player slots.

Hines made his Orlando City debut, where he made his first start and played the whole game, in a 1–1 draw against New York City FC at the Citrus Bowl, the first in Orlando City's competitive history. Since making his Orlando City debut, Hines began to make an impact for the club and his impressive form led Hines to hint he's keen to join the club permanently when his contract expired in the summer. When his contract at Middlesbrough, Hines' extension with the club was extended for the rest of the season. Hines continued to be in the first team until he suffered a knee injury that kept him out throughout August. On 25 September 2015, he made his first start before coming off in the 34th minute after suffering an injury, in a 5–2 win over New York Red Bulls. After being given all clear, Hines scored his first Orlando City goal on 3 October 2015, in a 2–1 win over Montreal Impact. Hines finished his first season at Orlando City, making twenty-three appearances and scoring once.

Ahead of the 2016 season, Hines scored four goals in a friendly match, with a win over Bahia on 27 February 2016. Hines then started well when he scored his first goal of the season on 3 April 2016, in a 4–1 win over Portland Timbers. After appearing absence on two occasions in two weeks between 15 May 2016 and 26 May 2016, Hines scored his second goal of the season, in a 2–2 draw against San Jose Earthquakes on 18 June 2016. Hines then captained his first Orlando City match on 9 July 2016, in a 0–0 draw against Houston Dynamo and went on to captained for the side on two occasions. Despite being once again sidelined twice, Hines finished his second season at the club, making twenty-six appearances and scoring three times.

However, at the end of the 2016 season, Orlando City declined Hines' contract option for 2017.

International career Hines has made appearances for England at U16 and U17 level. Hines is also eligible to play for the United States national team, as his father is an American citizen who served in the US military.

Hines has been called up for the England U19 squad for the first time in late-September 2006 and made his debut against Spain on 7 October 2006 in Austria to prepare for the European Under-19 Championship Tournament. Hines went on to make four appearances for England U19 side.

Coaching career After retiring at the end of the 2017 season, Hines remained with Orlando City and joined the Orlando City Youth Soccer coaching staff in March 2018.

In May 2020, Hines was named as an assistant coach of Orlando City's NWSL affiliate, Orlando Pride. Prior to the appointment, he had already been working with the Pride in training sessions and in player scouting. On 7 June 2022, Hines was promoted to Orlando Pride interim head coach when Amanda Cromwell was placed on administrative leave. The move made Hines the NWSL's first Black head coach. On 11 November 2022, Hines signed a multi-year contract to become head coach of the Pride, removing the interim tag.

On 6 October 2024, Hines became the first Black head coach in NWSL history to win a trophy after the Pride won the NWSL Shield. On 9 November, the NWSL named him the league's 2024 Coach of the Year, the first Black coach and first Orlando Pride coach to win the award.

On 31 August 2026, The Orlando Pride announced that they had parted ways with Hines after 5 seasons at the helm. Assistant coach Yolanda Thomas had been announced as interim head coach following the departure of Hines.

Personal life His father is American and his mother is English. have four children: two boys and two girls (including one from a previous relationship).

While on his scholarships at the club, Hines studied BTEC diplomas and certificates in Sports Science, resulting him getting BTEC Certificates of Achievement in Sports Science.

Hines attended Wetherby High School alongside fellow footballer Micah Richards.

Career statistics As a player Stats according to Soccerbase

As a manager All competitive games (league and domestic cups) are included.

+Managerial record by team and tenureTeamNationFromToRecordOrlando Pride7 June 2022presentCareer totals

Honours

Manager

Orlando Pride

NWSL Shield: 2024 NWSL Championship: 2024