Michael Nsien Biography – Age, Career, USA U-19 coach, and Net worth
TSB News reports that Michael Nsien is a Nigerian-American former professional soccer player and coach.
Age
Michael Nsien was born on February 14, 1981. He is 42 years old in 2023.
Career
Nsien played college soccer at the University of Dayton between 1999 and 2003, scoring 9 goals at left fullback in 73 appearances. Following college, Nsien signed with the LA Galaxy in 2005 as a reserve player, and then with the USL’s Portland Timbers in 2006. He also played in the UAE for UAE Pro-League side Al-Shaab and was a member of the 2003 Nigerian U-23 National Team that ultimately failed to qualify for the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Nsien became an assistant coach for the Tulsa Roughnecks, before taking over the side from David Vaudreuil as interim head coach in June 2018. Nsien was named the permanent head coach in December 2018. Nsien was relieved of coaching duties in June 2022
USA U-19 coach
The United States Soccer Federation has appointed Michael Nsien as the head coach of the country’s U-19 men’s national team. Nsien 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 United States Soccer Federation has appointed Michael Nsien as the head coach of the country’s U-19 men’s national team.
Nsien 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.
‘”Working for U.S. Soccer and helping to grow the game in this country has been an incredible opportunity,” Nsien said. “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
Net Worth
Michael Nsien has an estimated net worth of $2 million.