Joining the Fordham women's soccer coaching staff for his second season is Jonathan Macadam.

Macadam is very familiar with head coach Magnus Nilerud, having spent five seasons on the coaching staff at the University of Bridgeport under Nilerud from 2016 to 2020.

"I'm extremely excited to welcome Macadam back to my staff," said Nilerud.  "His integrity and his work ethic will be extremely utilized as we begin this next chapter in the Fordham women's soccer legacy."

During Macadam's time with the Purple Knights, he was a part of their 2018 National Championship, two Regional Championships and two East Coast Conference Championships. He was also an integral part of the 2018 NCAA Division II National Coaching staff of the year.

After Bridgeport, Macadam was a volunteer assistant coach at Fairfield University for the 2021 season, assisting with practice and the day-to-day operations.

Macadam also has experience working with club teams with spells at Des Moines Menace and more locally, the Connecticut Football Club.  Originally from Scotland, Macadam holds level 1 and 2 badges from the Scottish Football Association. 

A four-year soccer player at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa, Macadam earned his undergraduate degree in Health Promotion and Fitness Management.  He had a successful playing career gaining three NAIA All-American awards and captaining his side to the national elite 8 twice and was a part of three conference championship. 

Macadam has also received Master's Degree in both Global Media and Communication, as well as Business Administration from the University of Bridgeport.