Chargers Soccer Club is proud to announce the appointment of Mike Keeney as the MLS Next Director. Mike brings vast knowledge and over 20 years experience coaching, managing and teaching the game at the highest levels in America, Europe and Oceania. As well as taking the role of MLS Next Director, he will lead the U19 team as Head Coach. We look forward to Mike leading our MLS Next program and athletes, and becoming a Charger for years to come. 

Mike Keeney announced, "Looking forward to getting started with this new project. Joining Chargers Soccer Club as the Director of the MLS Next program will be a fantastic opportunity. Truly looking forward to starting this next chapter in my career and my life."

A big thanks to Roberto Atahualpa Lopez for making this happen."

 

Bio:

•UEFA Pro License

•UEFA A License

•US Soccer A License Instructor

• Coached in 12 UEFA Europa League matches (6 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses)

Pro Coaching:

•HIFK 1st Team Head Coach (Finland)

•KuPS 1st Team Assistant Coach (Finland)

•FC STK 1914 1st Team Head Coach (Slovakia)

•MYPA-47 1st Team Head Coach (Finland)

•FC Viikingit 1st Team Assistant Coach (Finland)

•Coaching Education Instructor for Football Association of Finland

•Coach Mentor/Instructor for Oceania Football Confederation and Papua New Guinea Football Association

College Coaching:

•University of Kentucky Assistant Coach

•University of Alabama-Birmingham Assistant Coach

•University of Louisville Assistant Coach

US Youth Coaching:

•IMG MLS Next Head Coach

•Hoover Soccer Club Director of Coaching

•Bluegrass Soccer Club Director of Coaching

•Javanon Soccer Club Head Coach