Another Peruvian in MLS. Luis Gonzalez Gallagher was announced as the new coach of Major League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes. The popular “Luchi” will take over the former team of Marcos López next season.
The 42-year-old is currently a strategist he is assistant technical command coach for the United States national team, a squad technically led by American Gregg Berhalter. Therefore, the DT will only take office after the end of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
“I’m very excited to have this opportunity at one of the founding clubs of the league. Chris Leitch and his team have built a solid player base and I look forward to working with them. As excited as I am for this opportunity, I will remain focused on helping the United States national team be as successful as possible during the FIFA World Cup and I will be ready to give my all for San Jose, as soon as this trip is over. “, he pointed out to the social networks of the association.
Here’s how MLS announced the arrival of “Luchi” González. Photo:MLS/Twitter
‘Luchi’ made his debut with the San Francisco squad in 2002 and has spent the year with the club. He played eight games there. in 2004, González had a brief stint at Sporting Cristala squad in which he played one season but only played two games. Both duels were for the Copa Libertadores and in total he managed to add 24 minutes of playing time. The former forward went on to play for three other teams in the United States before retiring from the Minnesota Thunder in 2009.