Lucy Cross

Biography

Lucy Cross joined the Panthers ahead of the 2025 season as graduate assistant, while pursuing her Masters in Business Administration. Prior to joining the Panthers' staff, Cross coached youth soccer in Michigan with Liverpool FC International Academy, where she developed young athletes and contributed to the club's technical programs. A former fullback, Cross played collegiately at the University Campus of Football Business (UCFB), helping her team secure a conference title in 2023. She graduated the same year with a degree in Football (Soccer) Coaching and Talent Development. Originally from Liverpool, England, Cross brings a diverse coaching background and holds several certifications, including the UEFA C License, FA National Futsal License, FA Talent Identification certification, and the FA National Goalkeeping License. In her youth career, she played for Preston North End FC, representing the club internationally in tournaments held in Denmark and the United States.