Adrián González (football manager, born 1989) explained

Adrián González
Birth Date:8 July 1989[1]
Currentclub:Washington Spirit (assistant)
Manageryears1:2013–2017
Managerclubs1:RCD Espanyol Cadete (staff)
Manageryears2:2017
Managerclubs2:Ventforet Kofu (Youth)
Manageryears3:2018–2019
Managerclubs3:RCD Espanyol Juvenil A (assistant)
Manageryears4:2019–2023
Managerclubs4:RCD Espanyol B (assistant)
Manageryears5:2021
Managerclubs5:Xanthi F.C. (assistant)
Manageryears6:2023–2024
Managerclubs6:RCD Espanyol Femení
Manageryears7:2024
Managerclubs7:Washington Spirit (interim)
Manageryears8:2024–
Managerclubs8:Washington Spirit (assistant)

Adrián González (born 8 July 1989) is a Spanish professional football manager who is an assistant coach for the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). He previously coached for RCD Espanyol at multiple levels, including as head coach of RCD Espanyol Femení.

Managerial career

RCD Espanyol, 2013–2024

Having started as a youth coach for Lleida CF, González became youth coach for Cadete A in the academy of RCD Espanyol for four seasons beginning in 2013–14.[1] Following one season overseas with Ventforet Kofu in Japan, González became an assistant coach for RCD Espanyol's Juvenil A academy team in 2018–19.[1] He was then promoted to assist the RCD Espanyol B team led by José Aurelio Gay.[1] He also assisted Xanthi F.C. of the Super League 2 in Greece.

On 20 July 2023, González was promoted to head coach of the RCD Espanyol women's side for the 2023–24 Primera Federación season.[1] He announced his departure on 11 January 2024 to accept an international offer on short notice, with his last match on 21 January.[2] [3] The club was at the top of the Primera Federación standings when he left, with a record of 10–1–4, and went on to be promoted to the Liga F at the end of the season.[4] [5] [6]

Washington Spirit, 2024

On 23 January 2024, González was announced to be the interim head coach for the Washington Spirit until incoming head coach Jonatan Giráldez would arrive from FC Barcelona after the European season ended.[7] The Spirit won 11 of their 16 games during González's stint as interim coach, which ended after the win against Bay FC on July 6.[8]

Managerial statistics

Managerial record by team and tenure
TeamFromToRecord
RCD Espanyol Femení20 July 202322 January 2024[9] [10]
Washington Spirit (interim)23 January 20247 July 2024
Total

Notes and References

  1. News: Adrián González, nuevo entrenador del Femenino. RCD Espanyol. 2023-07-20. 2024-06-30.
  2. News: Adrián González deja el Espanyol para irse con Jonatan Giráldez. 2024-01-11. Tullueda Bonifacio. Alghero. Sport. 2024-06-30. es.
  3. News: Adrián González announces his departure from RCD Espanyol. 2024-01-11. RCD Espanyol. 2024-06-30.
  4. News: Adrián González se marcha a Estados Unidos. Solán. Laura. 2024-01-23. El 1900. 2024-06-30. es.
  5. News: Spirit names interim coach amid wait for Jonatan Giráldez. Brockway. Ella. 2024-01-23. The Washington Post. 2024-06-30.
  6. News: El Espanyol femenino ya es de Primera División tres años después. López Jordà. Toni. 2024-05-16. La Vanguardia. 2024-06-30. es.
  7. News: Adrián González Appointed Washington Spirit Assistant Coach. 2024-01-23. Washington Spirit. 2024-06-30.
  8. News: New Spirit coach Giraldez to take full control in July. Anderson. Jason. 2024-06-28. Pro Soccer Wire. 2024-06-30.
  9. Web site: Adrián González, nuevo entrenador del Femenino. www.rcdespanyol.com.
  10. Web site: Adrián González announces his departure from RCD Espanyol. www.rcdespanyol.com.