Coach Michael Nsien
Michael Nsien, a Nigerian has become the head coach of the United States of America’s Under-19 men’s national soccer team. The United States Soccer Federation announced the appointment of Nsien who joined the US Soccer Federation in November as a U-16 coach.
The 42-year-old also served as an assistant to interim US national team head coach, B.J. Callaghan, during the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
The young tactician will lead the US team to the Pan American Games in October in Chile.
Said Nsien: ‘”Working for U.S. Soccer and helping to grow the game in this country has been an incredible opportunity.
“I’m excited to move up to the U-19 MYNT to continue helping young players reach their full potential. We have a deep, talented pool of players in this country, and I’m excited to help them put on a strong performance at the upcoming Pan-American Games”.
The former defender represented Nigeria at the U-23 level.
