Billy Chiles


Billy Chiles is an American retired soccer player who is currently an assistant coach for the South Florida Bulls.

Career

Youth and college

Chiles grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland, and played college soccer at Towson University, where he was a NSCAA 2nd Team All American, was named to the 1st Team All-CAA, and the CAA All Tournament Team in 2007–2008

Professional

Chiles was drafted by Columbus Crew in the first round of the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft, and spent the 2008 pre-season training the team, but ultimately was not offered a professional contract.
He signed with Crystal Palace Baltimore in the USL Second Division in 2009, and made his professional debut on May 15, 2009, in a game against Western Mass Pioneers.

Coaching

During his professional playing career, Chiles also served as assistant coach and director of operations for his alma mater, the Towson Tigers. In 2015, Chiles joined the coaching staff of the George Mason Patriots. Chiles joined the South Florida Bulls staff on May 13, 2022.