Angelo State Names New Women’s Soccer Coach

SAN ANGELO, TX — Angelo State University announced the hiring Monday of Mike Erwin as the sixth head coach in the history of its women's soccer program.

Erwin arrives in San Angelo after spending the past six seasons as associate head coach at Lone Star Conference rival St. Mary's. During his tenure with the Rattlers, the program compiled a 55-37-17 record, qualified for the Lone Star Conference Championship Tournament every year and advanced to the NCAA Tournament in 2022 and 2023.

While at St. Mary's, Erwin helped develop 12 All-Lone Star Conference selections, six All-South Central Region honorees and one All-American.

"I am incredibly honored and excited to be named the next head women's soccer coach at Angelo State University," Erwin said. "This program has a rich tradition of excellence, and the opportunity to lead such an elite group of student-athletes is a privilege. I can't wait to get to work, build on the strong foundation already in place, and compete for championships while developing these young women both on and off the field.”

Prior to joining the St. Mary's staff, Erwin served as the U13-14 Girls Director for Rio Rapids Soccer Club in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In that role, he oversaw the implementation of the club's curriculum and the development of players in the U13 and U14 age groups while also coaching teams at multiple levels within the organization.
 
A native of New Mexico, Erwin is an enrolled member of the Muscogee Creek Nation of Oklahoma. He played club soccer in Albuquerque with Rio Vista FC, now known as Rio Rapids Soccer Club. Erwin continued his playing career at Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Arizona before competing semi-professionally for both the Albuquerque Asylum and Banat Storm.

Erwin earned a bachelor's degree in political science and philosophy from the University of New Mexico. He and his wife, Liana, welcomed their son, Bodhi, in 2024.

"I am so excited about Mike joining the Ram Fam," ASU Athletic Director James Reid said. "He brings great experience to the position, and I feel he will be able to continue and grow the great tradition that Angelo State Soccer has experienced under our previous coaches. His vision and plan for the program, along with his coaching experience in the Lone Star Conference and the South Central Region should prove beneficial as he takes over the program. We can't wait for him to begin his tenure here at Angelo State University."

Erwin replaces Harold Munoz, who was briefly the Rambelles’ head coach, though he never coached a game. After being promoted from his role as an assistant coach in February, Munoz soon accepted a job as the head coach at Mercer.

ASU had an 18-year-run of stability under previous head coach Travis McCorkle, who parted ways with the Belles after last season, when they posted a 9-5-5 record.

The Belles will kick off the 2026 season at 1 p.m. Aug. 27 at home against Metro State Denver.