Filippo Giovagnoli

Role

Director of Coaching, Metropolitan Oval Academy (New York City). Previously held the same role from 2014–2020 and returned to the position following a stint in professional management in Europe.

Background

Italian coaching professional with UEFA A and USSF A / Directors License credentials. Joined Metropolitan Oval Academy in September 2014 after coaching youth sides in Italy, including as U-19 coach at Serie C club Gubbio 1910. Left Met Oval in August 2020 when appointed as interim Head Coach of Dundalk FC (League of Ireland Premier Division), leading the club through European competition (Europa League group stage) before departing in April 2021. Subsequently returned to Metropolitan Oval. Also previously listed as Technical Director at Yverdon Sport FC (Switzerland).

Connections

• Metropolitan Oval Academy — current organization
• new-york — market

Context

Giovagnoli’s oscillation between professional management in Europe and youth development in the US reflects the career paths of European coaching professionals who establish themselves in the American academy system. His tenure includes Metropolitan Oval’s affiliation with Venezia FC, which strengthens the club’s Italian technical identity.