... Southern Soccer Academy. After starting his coaching career in 1996 at CF Amposta, located in the city where he was born, he went on to spend time as a scout for RCD Espanyol. Our attacking style of play will undoubtedly bring global recognition and fan excitement – while helping continue to grow the game in America.”Gombau’s coaching pedigree covers four continents over the past 24 years. Gombau previously helped develop Villa’s DV7 global soccer academies. Greenville Triumph SC. “I am committed to bringing together a diverse mix of homegrown and international players, to form the first ever professional soccer team that the borough of Queens can call its own.”a 2010 World Cup winner and legendary Spanish striker Queensboro FC (QBFC) announced today the hiring of Josep Gombau as its Head Coach and Sporting Director, while the club prepares to make its debut in the United Soccer League (USL) Championship Division.
Tormenta FC 2. He began his coaching career in 1996 with Spanish Club Amposta, where he formerly played as goalkeeper, before moving on to scouting position with Espanyol, a team in Barcelona that competes in La Liga, Spain’s top division.In 2015, he moved to Queens to serve as technical director of Queensboro FC owner David Villa’s DV7 Academy. Josep Gombau served as head coach of FC Barcelona’s acclaimed youth academy from 2003 to 2009 and developed the club’s international youth system. A coach with ties to the legendary FC Barcelona soccer system has been named the first manager and sporting director of Queens’ brand new professional club, Queensboro FC. “I have followed Josep’s career for a very long time, and had the opportunity to work with him to create the methodology of my DV7 Soccer Academies globally, as well as launch my very first academy in New York,” said Villa, In addition to coaching in Spain, Gombau managed teams in Hong Kong, Australia and India.
Prior to Queensboro FC, Gombau was head coach of Odisha FC (formerly Delhi Dynamos) in the Indian Super League.Front Row Soccer editor Michael Lewis has covered eight World Cups, seven Olympics and all 21 MLS Cups. Treasure Coast Tritons. “He is the perfect choice for Queensboro FC and I am happy to welcome him back to New York.
“He has been widely credited with successfully attracting and developing young talent, which is very much a part of the Queensboro FC mission.
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I am committed to bringing together a diverse mix of homegrown and international players, to form the first ever professional soccer team that the borough of Queens can call its own. Gombau said he plans to introduce a swashbuckling, attacking style of play to Queensboro FC. For certain, a coach of this caliber will help take soccer in this country to a new level.”Gombau and his family plan to relocate to New York this fall.“New York is a very special place for me and my family,” he said. HE'S OK: Wynalda tests negative for COVID-19 - He also worked as an assistant coach for the Australian national team. Villa played a vital role in Spain’s 2010 World Cup championship side and a former player with New York City FC.“Josep’s world-class vision, leadership and reputation is exactly what our organization, and professional soccer in America, needs,” Queensboro co-owner Jonathan Krane said in a statement. Queensboro FC owner David Villa (left) with new manager Josep Gombau. In 2013, he imported a version of the the Barcelona and Spanish national team’s possession-oriented playing style — Queensboro FC will begin its inaugural United Soccer League season in 2022 after previously planning to start play in 2021. Gombau is no stranger to New York City. Forward Madison FC. ANOTHER TROPHY: Detroit City FC captures Great Lakes Region of Indy Cup title -
Lewis, who has been honored by the Press Club of Long Island and National Soccer Coaches Association of America, is the former editor of BigAppleSoccer.com. “The city is in a unique moment right now, and I am looking forward to contributing to its renewal and revitalization through the lens of sport, community and grassroots efforts. “New York is a very special place for me and my family,” Gombau said. Tampa Bay Rowdies U23.
