Marko Milanović (soccer) explained

Marko Milanović
Birth Place:Sarajevo, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, SFR Yugoslavia
Currentclub:AFC Toronto (head coach)
Collegeyears1:2003
College1:Ryerson Rams
Collegeyears2:2005–2007
College2:Ryerson Rams
Manageryears1:2021–2024
Managerclubs1:North Toronto Nitros
Manageryears2:2022–2024
Managerclubs2:TMU Bold (assistant)
Manageryears3:2024–
Managerclubs3:AFC Toronto (women)

Marko Milanović is a soccer coach, who currently serves as head coach of AFC Toronto in the Northern Super League.

Early life

Milanović attended Ryerson University, where he played for the men's soccer team.[1] He was named team MVP in 2005 and was a Blue R recipient in 2007.[2]

Coaching career

Milanović holds a UEFA A Coach License and Canada Soccer Youth License.[3]

In 2008, he joined the North Toronto Nitros as a youth program coach.[4] In July 2024, he was awarded the Coaches High Performance Award at this year’s Centre Circle Awards, the highest level of recognition from the Ontario Soccer Association.[5] He later was named the head coach of the club's League1 Ontario men's team.

In 2022, he joined Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) as an assistant coach with the TMU Bold men's soccer team.[6]

In August 2024, he was named the head coach of AFC Toronto, ahead of their inaugural season in the women's Northern Super League in 2025.[7] [8]

Personal life

Milanović holds dual Serbian and Canadian citizenship.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rams MSOC All-Time Roster. Ryerson Rams]].
  2. Web site: Ryerson Rams MSOC Honours/Awards. Ryerson Rams.
  3. Web site: 19 Soccer Leaders Honoured at Ontario Soccer’s 2024 Centre Circle Awards. September 21, 2024. Ontario Soccer Association.
  4. Web site: Marko Milanovic Nitros profile. North Toronto Nitros.
  5. Web site: Centre Circle Award Winner – Marko Milanović. Jenna. Kollias. July 18, 2024. North Toronto Nitros.
  6. Web site: Marko Milanovic TMU profile. TMU Bold.
  7. Web site: AFC Toronto Welcomes Marko Milanovic and Sylvia Forbes as New Coaching Team. August 7, 2024. AFC Toronto.
  8. Web site: AFC Toronto Names Milanovic, Forbes As First Coaching Additions. August 7, 2024. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  9. Web site: The Inaugural AFC Toronto Head Coach: Marko Milanovic. August 8, 2024. Raheem. Bashir. LinkedIn.