Paul Krumpe

Paul Krumpe (born March 4, 1963 in Torrance, California) is an American former soccer defender and current coach.

In 1985, Krumpe's senior year, UCLA defeated American University 1–0 in 8 overtimes in the championship game.

After graduation, Krumpe was drafted by the Chicago Sting of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL).

Krumpe was actively involved with the United States men's national soccer team during this period as well.

In 1991, having reached the highest levels of the game, at the 1990 World Cup, he decided to hang up his cleats and enter the coaching career field.

In 1989, Krumpe had worked with the coaching staff of the Cal State Dominguez Hills women's soccer team.

He didn't confine himself to the high school level, but also worked as an assistant coach for El Camino College in 1994.