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Sebastian Tony Hines (born 29 May 1988) is an English professional association football coach and former player who is the current head coach of the Orlando Pride of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Key Information

Hines spent most of his playing career with Middlesbrough F.C. and Orlando City SC.

Club career

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Hines playing for Middlesbrough in 2012.

Middlesbrough

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Born in Wetherby, West Yorkshire, Hines played youth football at Kirk Deighton Rangers. He joined Middlesbrough after a six-week trial[2] before progressing through the academy to full-time.[3] However, his career was troubled with a serious knee injury in October 2005, but Hines recovered fully.[4] Hines previously suffered an injury during the same year.[5]

After recovering from a serious knee injury, Hines was given number thirty-eight shirt for the 2006–07 season[6] and on 16 January 2007, he scored on his first team debut with a scorching effort from outside the box against Hull City in the FA Cup Third Round.[7] After making another appearance against Bristol City in the fourth round of FA Cup, which saw them through in the penalty shoot-out,[8] Hines, however, suffered an injury that kept him out for the rest of the season.[9]

Ahead of the 2007–08 season, Hines signed his first professional contract with the club, signing a two-year deal.[10] On 18 August 2007, he made his Premier League debut as a substitute against Fulham, which saw them win 2–1.[11] Hines went on to make two appearances later in the season: once in the League Cup match against Northampton Town[12] and another in the FA Cup match against Sheffield United.[13]

Following the club's relegation to the Championship, Hines struggled to regain his first team place, but soon get a first team chance following the club's defensive crisis[14] and made his first appearance of the season on 12 September 2009, in a 3–1 win over Ipswich Town,[15] followed up by another appearance, in a 3–1 win over Sheffield Wednesday.[16] After appearing two league matches, Hines never played for the club again this season, as he continued to suffer from injuries.[17][18][19]

Having impressed from limited opportunities during the 2010 season, on 11 December 2010, Hines replaced the suspended David Wheater alongside Matthew Bates in the starting line up of Middlesbrough's defence for the club's 1–0 victory over Cardiff, where he was rewarded with the Man of the Match award.[20] Seb continued to impress with assured performances at the heart of the Middlesbrough's defence with a cool display in the draw at Preston North End and another commanding showing in the 2–0 victory over Scunthorpe United on 1 February 2011 in which the highlight was a fine measured lob by prolific goalscorer Kris Boyd which brought about his 200th career goal.[21] For his performance, Hines signed a contract with the club, keeping him until 2013.[22] The following month on 8 March 2011, Hines scored his first league goal for the club, in a 2–1 win over Derby County[23] and afterwards, Hines was given a handful of first team appearances until he was involved in a collision with Connor Wickham, in a 3–3 draw against Ipswich Town on 12 April 2011, resulting him a broken jaw[24] and after a successful operation on his jaw, Hines, however, was out for the rest of the season.[25] Hines finished the 2011–12 season, making sixteen appearances and scoring once in all competitions.

In the 2011–12 season, Hines appeared in four matches in all competitions at the start of the season and scored his first goal of the season in the second round of League Cup, in a 2–0 win over Peterborough United.[26] However, Hines was soon sidelined when he suffered a knee injury that kept him out for five weeks.[27] On 18 October 2011, Hines made his return from the first team, in a 2–0 loss against Nottingham Forest.[28] Hines then scored his first goal for the club on 5 March 2012, in a 2–0 win over Barnsley.[29] For the rest of the season, Hines appeared in the first team, where he kept his place and went on to make twenty-seven appearances and scoring two times in all competitions.

Ahead of the 2012–13 season, Hines signed a contract with the club, keeping him until 2015.[30] Hines scored his appearance of the season, in the Boro's win over Crystal Palace on 25 August 2012, after Grant Leadbitter's corner skimmed Ishmael Miller's head, hit Hines on the rear and deflected in.[31] However, in the League Cup against Swansea City, Hines scored an own goal – the only goal of the match – in the 81st minute to make the score 1–0, which knocked them out of the competition.[32] As the 2012–13 season progressed towards the end, Hines continued to appear in the first team despite suffering from injuries.[33][34][35][36] Hines went on to make twenty-seven appearances and scoring once in all competitions.

In the 2013–14 season, Hines struggled to regain his first team place under the management of Aitor Karanka. As a result, Hines was placed on the loan list.[37] Instead Hines spent most of the season playing in the reserves. Despite this, Hines made his first appearance on 19 October 2013, where he made his first start, in a 3–2 loss against Barnsley.[38] Despite this, Hines made four appearances in the 2013–14 season. At the end of the 2014–15 season, Hines was released by the club, ending his decade association with Middlesbrough.[39]

Loan spells

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After making one appearance in the 2008–09 season for the club, which came against Hull City on 6 December 2008,[40] it was announced on 5 January 2009, Hines signed on loan for one month at Derby County.[41] Though he never played in a first team game for the club, he played and scored in a reserve match against Aston Villa.[42] Soon after, Hines' loan spell with Derby County came to an end.[43]

On 12 February 2009, Hines was loaned out to League One club Oldham Athletic on a month's loan.[44] It came after when he signed a contract with Middlesbrough, keeping him until 2011.[45] 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.[46] After making four appearances for Oldham Athletic, Hines returned to his parent club when his one-month spell expired.[47]

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.[48] Hines made his Coventry City debut, coming on as a late substitute, in a 1–0 win over Gillingham.[49] 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.[50] Despite it appeared that he fully recovered from injury,[51] Hines' injury further delayed his return,[52] leading his loan spell come to an end.[53]

Orlando City

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Seb Hines playing for Orlando City SC in the 2015 US Open Cup

Hines was loaned to MLS club Orlando City on 24 February 2015.[54] Because he has an American father, Hines would not occupy one of Orlando's foreign player slots.[55]

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.[56] 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.[57] When his contract at Middlesbrough, Hines' extension with the club was extended for the rest of the season.[58] Hines continued to be in the first team until he suffered a knee injury that kept him out throughout August.[59] 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.[60] After being given all clear,[61] Hines scored his first Orlando City goal on 3 October 2015, in a 2–1 win over Montreal Impact.[62] Hines finished his first season at Orlando City, making twenty-three appearances and scoring once.[63]

Ahead of the 2016 season, Hines scored four goals in a friendly match, with a win over Bahia on 27 February 2016.[64] 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.[65] After appearing absence on two occasions in two weeks between 15 May 2016 and 26 May 2016,[66][67] Hines scored his second goal of the season, in a 2–2 draw against San Jose Earthquakes on 18 June 2016.[68] Hines then captained his first Orlando City match on 9 July 2016, in a 0–0 draw against Houston Dynamo[69] and went on to captained for the side on two occasions. Despite being once again sidelined twice,[70][71] Hines finished his second season at the club, making twenty-six appearances and scoring three times.[72]

Hines playing for Orlando City B in 2017

However, at the end of the 2016 season, Orlando City declined Hines' contract option for 2017.[73]

International career

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Hines has made appearances for England at U16 and U17 level.[74] 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.[75]

Hines has been called up for the England U19 squad for the first time in late-September 2006[76] and made his debut against Spain on 7 October 2006 in Austria to prepare for the European Under-19 Championship Tournament.[77] Hines went on to make four appearances for England U19 side.

Coaching career

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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.[78]

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.[79] On 7 June 2022, Hines was promoted to Orlando Pride interim head coach when Amanda Cromwell was placed on administrative leave.[80] The move made Hines the NWSL's first Black head coach.[81] On 11 November 2022, Hines signed a multi-year contract to become head coach of the Pride, removing the interim tag.[81][82]

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.[83] 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.[84] On 23 November, Hines coached the Orlando Pride to the club's first NWSL championship, completing the domestic double.[85]

Personal life

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His father is American and his mother is English.[75] He and his wife, Kirstie,[86] have four children: two boys and two girls (including one from a previous relationship).[87]

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.[88]

Hines attended Wetherby High School alongside fellow footballer Micah Richards.[89]

Career statistics

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As a player

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Stats according to Soccerbase

As of 22 October 2017
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other[A] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Middlesbrough 2006–07 Premier League 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
2007–08 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 3 0
2008–09 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2009–10 Championship 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
2010–11 14 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 16 1
2011–12 23 1 2 0 2 1 0 0 27 2
2012–13 21 1 2 0 4 0 0 0 27 1
2013–14 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
2014–15 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 5 0
Middlesbrough total 69 3 8 0 10 1 0 0 87 4
Derby County (loan) 2008–09 Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oldham Athletic (loan) 2008–09 League One 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Coventry City (loan) 2014–15 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0
Orlando City (loan) 2015 MLS 23 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 26 1
Orlando City 2016 26 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 27 3
2017 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1
Orlando City total 55 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 59 5
Orlando City B 2017 USL 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 1
Career totals 152 9 12 0 10 1 0 0 174 10

As a manager

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

As of 20 September 2024
Managerial record by team and tenure
Team Nation From To Record
P W D L GF GA GD Win %
Orlando Pride  United States 7 June 2022[nb 1] present 67 28 17 22 86 87 −1 041.79
Career totals 67 28 17 22 86 87 −1 041.79
  1. ^ Interim until 11 November 2022

Honours

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Manager

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Orlando Pride

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Individual

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References

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Sebastian Tony Hines (born 29 May 1988) is an English professional coach and former defender, currently serving as of the in the (NWSL). Hines began his playing career as a youth product at , making over 100 appearances for the club across the and from 2006 to 2015. After stints with clubs including in , where he played from 2015 to 2016, Hines retired from playing and transitioned into coaching. He joined the staff as an assistant in 2020 before being promoted to in 2022, becoming the first Black head coach in club history. Under Hines's leadership, the achieved a breakthrough in 2024, securing the with a league-record 60 points and an 18-2-6 record, followed by their first NWSL Championship victory. These accomplishments earned him the 2024 NWSL Coach of the Year award and made him the first Black coach in league history to win the , Championship, and coaching honor in the same season, establishing him as the winningest coach in history with a record of 31 wins, 20 losses, and 12 draws.

Early life

Upbringing and education

Sebastian Hines was born on 29 May 1988 in , , , a small near . His father, originally from in the United States, supported Hines' early interest in soccer despite having limited prior experience with the sport. Raised in the local area, Hines grew up as a fan of Leeds United and began developing his football skills in youth setups before securing a place in Middlesbrough's academy at age 13 following a successful trial period. Hines attended High School during his formative years. He later pursued higher education at , earning a degree while balancing his professional football commitments with Middlesbrough, located in the nearby region.

Playing career

Middlesbrough

Hines joined 's youth academy after being scouted from local club Kirk Deighton Rangers in 2003. He progressed through the ranks, signing professional terms with the club in 2005. Hines made his senior debut on 16 January 2007 in the third round, starting in a 4–3 victory over Hull City. His league debut followed on 18 August 2007 as a substitute in a 2–1 win against . He broke into the first team under manager following 's relegation to the in 2009, but persistent knee injuries limited his consistency. In July 2012, Hines extended his contract by three years, committing until 2015. Over nine seasons, he accumulated 69 league appearances and three goals for , alongside additional cup outings totaling around 104 professional games in before his release in February 2015. Injuries, particularly to his knees, frequently sidelined him, preventing a sustained role despite his academy product status and occasional defensive contributions.

Loan spells

In January 2009, Hines joined Derby County on a one-month loan from to provide defensive cover ahead of their semi-final, but he did not make any first-team appearances during the spell. On 12 February 2009, immediately following his return from Derby, Hines moved to League One side Athletic on another one-month loan, where he featured in four matches without scoring. Hines' next loan came over five years later, on 1 2014, when he signed for League One club Coventry City until 4 January 2015; he appeared in nine league matches during this period, primarily as a centre-back.

Orlando City

Sebastian Hines joined on a six-month from on February 24, 2015, with an option for the club to extend the deal; his American father allowed him to occupy a domestic roster spot rather than an international one. In his debut MLS season of 2015, the center-back made 23 appearances, starting 21 matches and logging 1,925 minutes while scoring one goal and contributing to four clean sheets. Ahead of , Orlando exercised its option to retain Hines, during which he featured in 26 league games, starting 23 and accumulating 2,105 minutes. Hines signed a new contract with Orlando City in January 2017, by which point he ranked third in club history for MLS appearances with 49. That year, his playing time diminished to six MLS matches (five starts, 443 minutes), supplemented by appearances for in the USL, before he retired at the season's end. Over three seasons, Hines recorded 55 MLS appearances and five goals across all competitions for the club.

International career

England youth teams

Hines represented at youth international level, earning a total of 17 caps across the under-16, under-17, and under-19 teams without scoring any goals. His first youth caps came with the England under-16 team, where he made two appearances in 2003. He progressed to the under-17 side, accumulating 11 caps between 2004 and 2005. Hines concluded his youth international career with four appearances for the under-19 team from 2006 to 2007. During his time with the youth setups, Hines captained teams on occasion, reflecting his leadership among peers. Despite these experiences, he did not progress to the senior team.

Coaching career

Early coaching roles

Following his from playing at the end of the with , Seb Hines transitioned into by joining the club's youth soccer staff in 2018. In this role, he worked across various age groups in the youth development system, emphasizing player technique and tactical awareness informed by his experience as a defender. Concurrently, Hines began shadowing head coach Tom Sermanni in 2018, initially as a volunteer observer before serving as a volunteer assistant coach through 2019 and into 2020. This position provided exposure to operations, including training sessions and match preparation, while he continued contributing to youth programs affiliated with the Pride academy. These volunteer and youth roles marked Hines' initial foray into professional coaching, building on his playing background without formal head coaching experience at the time.

Orlando Pride

Hines joined the as a full-time assistant coach in June 2020. In June 2022, following the departure of head coach Amanda Cromwell to the , he was appointed interim head coach. Under his interim leadership that year, the Pride qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2017, defeating NJ/NY Gotham FC 4-1 in the quarterfinals before a semifinal loss to . On November 15, 2022, Hines was formally introduced and appointed as the permanent , becoming the first Black in NWSL history. In the 2023 season, the Pride finished with a 11-7-8 record, advancing to the semifinals where they lost to Gotham FC. The 2024 season marked a breakthrough, with Hines guiding the to a league-record 18 wins, 2 losses, and 6 draws, accumulating 60 points for the —the highest total in league history. The team scored a club-record 61 goals while conceding only 21, achieving 14 shutouts. In the playoffs, Orlando defeated the Chicago Red Stars and before winning the NWSL Championship final against the on November 23, 2024, securing the club's first league title. Hines was named the 2024 NWSL Coach of the Year on November 19, 2024, and became the first Black manager to win a in the league. By the end of 2024, his overall record stood at 31 wins, 30 losses, and 12 draws, making him the winningest coach in Pride history. On August 7, 2024, prior to the championship run, the extended Hines' contract through the 2026 season, with a club option for 2027. Entering the 2025 season, Hines continued to lead the team, overseeing matches including a September 2025 victory over the .

Personal life

Family and relocation to the

Hines is married to Kirstie, who originates from , . The couple has four children. In 2015, Hines relocated from to , with his wife and children to join club as a player. Following his retirement from playing at the end of the 2017 season, the family remained in the area, with his children enrolling in local schools and establishing roots in the community. Hines has since described Orlando as home, where he has further grown his family and integrated into city life beyond soccer.

Career statistics

As a player

Hines amassed 133 appearances and 8 goals across domestic leagues in his senior playing career.
ClubSeasonsLeagueAppsGoals
Middlesbrough2006–2015Premier League20
Middlesbrough2006–2015Championship673
Coventry City (loan)2014–2015League One90
Orlando City SC2015–2017Major League Soccer555
He debuted professionally for on 16 January 2007 in a 3–0 win over Bristol City. His first appearance came on 18 August 2007 in a 2–1 away win against . Injuries restricted his opportunities, limiting him to under 100 total appearances across English football's top tiers despite joining Middlesbrough's at age 13. In MLS with Orlando City, he contributed defensively while adding goals from set pieces, including 5 in regular season play.

As a manager

Seb Hines' managerial record with , from his appointment as interim on 7 June 2022 to the end of the 2024 season, stands at 31 wins, 12 draws, and 30 losses across 73 matches in all competitions.
FromToClubPldWDLWin %
7 Jun 2022Present7331123042.47
This tally includes regular season, playoff, and Challenge Cup matches, establishing Hines as the club's winningest manager. In 2024, his leadership produced the Pride's most successful campaign to date, with 60 points from the regular season alone—setting NWSL records for wins (18) and points in a single regular season—en route to the and the league championship.

Honours and achievements

As a manager

Seb Hines' managerial record with , from his appointment as interim on 7 June 2022 to the end of the 2024 season, stands at 31 wins, 12 draws, and 30 losses across 73 matches in all competitions.
FromToClubPldWDLWin %
7 Jun 2022Present7331123042.47
This tally includes regular season, playoff, and Challenge Cup matches, establishing Hines as the club's winningest manager. In 2024, his leadership produced the Pride's most successful campaign to date, with 60 points from the regular season alone—setting NWSL records for wins (18) and points in a single regular season—en route to the and the league championship.

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