Natasha Patel

Natasha Patel is a seasoned professional in sports analytics, currently serving as the Director of Sporting Analytics at the U.S. Soccer Federation since June 2024. Prior to this role, Natasha held the position of Assistant Academy Director at Southampton Football Club from December 2022 to May 2024 and was the Head of Performance Analysis at New York Red Bulls from September 2019 to December 2022, along with an earlier tenure as Head of Performance Analysis at Southampton Football Club. Natasha's career in performance analysis began with roles including Academy Performance Analyst at Nottingham Forest FC and Netball Analyst for Team Bath. Natasha holds a Master’s degree in Sports Science (performance analysis) from Nottingham Trent University and a Bachelor's degree in Sport and Exercise Science from Liverpool John Moores University.