Abelson arrived in Morningside Heights in September of 2022 after serving as the Development Program Director of Goooal Sports in Stratford, Connecticut.

His previous club experience includes stints with Connecticut Rush (Head Coach, Girls 2009 & 2010), Next Step Soccer Academy (Co-Founder and Director), Global Premier Soccer (Director) and Boston Breakers (Development Program and Education Director).

Formerly, Abelson served as the Associate Head Coach of the University of Bridgeport women’s soccer team. In 2018, the Purple Knights were NCAA Division II National Champions boasting both the Offensive and Defensive Final Four MVPs. At the conclusion of the 2018 season, the Bridgeport coaching staff was named National and Regional DII Coaching Staff of the Year.

From January 2017-May 2018, Abelson worked as the women’s soccer operations assistant at league-rival Harvard.

A native of London, England, Abelson graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2013 with a degree in sport and exercise science.