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Vitor Pereira

Northwestern College announced Vitor Pereira as its women’s soccer head coach in the spring of 2025.

In his first season at Northwestern, Pereira coached the Raiders to a 7-8-2 record, marking the program's most wins since 2019. His inaugural season saw the Raiders receive a First Team All-GPAC selection in Aliza Edwards and two honorable mentions in Lucy Staines and Mya Cole.

In two seasons as the assistant women’s soccer coach at Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Pereira developed practice routines, took on recruiting responsibilities, and oversaw budgeting for one of the top programs in the NAIA. While on staff, the Eagles compiled a record of 32-4-7, reaching the NAIA First Round both years, winning the 2023 KCAC regular season title and the 2024 KCAC regular season and tournament titles. In 2024, OKWU boasted the country’s top defense, only allowing four goals.

“I’m honored to lead this program and eager to build a culture of excellence grounded in hard work, faith, and determination,” Pereira stated. “Together, we will strive for success on the field, in the classroom, and beyond.”

Prior to his appointment at Oklahoma Wesleyan, Pereira assisted with the goalkeepers for Uniad Esporte Clube in Brazil, where he coached his club to a Copa Sao Paulo de Futebol Junior qualification and a state league final.

Pereira graduated from College of Idaho in 2022 with a degree in business administration, accounting, and finance. He was also a member of the Yotes’ men’s soccer program, being named an NAIA Scholar Athlete and Academic All-Cascade selection in 2021. He also holds a master’s degree in business administration, accounting and leadership from Oklahoma Wesleyan, graduating in December of 2024. He is from Rondonopolis, Brazil and currently resides in Orange City with his wife, Brittanie.

Coaching Experience:
2025-present: Head Coach, Northwestern College
2023-24: Assistant Coach, Oklahoma Wesleyan University
2017-19: Assistant Coach, Uniad Esporte Clube

NWC Coaching Highlights:
  • 3 All-GPAC Selections
  • 6 CSC Academic All-District Selections
  • 7 NAIA Scholar Athletes
Perreira Year-by-Year
Year Overall GPAC (Rank) Postseason Notes
2025 7-8-2 3-6-2 (9th)
TOTAL 7-8-2 3-6-2