As more American players find success in Europe, soccer coaches from the United States have gradually established themselves across the pond. To be fair, though, this does not always come at the heights of success. Particularly in comparison to the brightest minds of European soccer, American coaches are still well behind in their tactics and management. Regardless, it is a step in the right direction to see more American coaches in Europe.
As of the end of September 2024, there is just one American coach in the top divisions in Europe. That is Pellegrino Matarazzo, the manager of Bundesliga outfit TSG Hoffenheim. There are coaches in the lower divisions across Europe. For example, Joe Enochs, a native of Petaluma, CA, manages SSV Jahn Regensburg, a club in the second division in Germany. Likewise, Daniel Wilson is the coach of a third-tier side in Austria. Neither of those two would be considered the best American soccer coaches in Europe, but it is always good to spread representation.
So, we would have to take a look into the past to decide the best soccer coaches in Europe originally hailing from the United States. That standout coach among these is Jesse Marsch, who managed RB Salzburg, RB Leipzig and Leeds United before returning to the west side of the Atlantic Ocean with the Canada national team. He is not the first manager from the United States to coach in the Premier League. Let’s break down the best American coaches in European history.
Best American soccer coaches to manage in Europe
Fans may think of certain failures when it comes to Jesse Marsch. Leeds barely stayed in the Premier League with the American, and RB Leipzig struggled mightily in Marsch’s brief stint with the German club. However, he won a league and cup double in back-to-back years with RB Salzburg. He failed to advance out of the group stage in his two seasons in Austria. In fairness, he played Liverpool and Napoli in one season before going up against Bayern Munich…
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Author : Kyle Fansler
Publish date : 2024-09-30 16:26:47
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