David Critchley

David Critchley is an English professional football manager who is the head coach of MLS Next Pro club St. Louis City 2.

After moving to the USA in 2009, Critchley started out as a coaching director at Northeast Oklahoma Football Club, before moving into technical director roles. In 2021, he joined St. Louis City's academy and won two MLS Next Flex tournaments. He became interim manager at St. Louis City SC in 2025.

Managerial career

David Critchley was born in Liverpool, England, before moving to the US in 2009 to play football at the Oklahoma Wesleyan University, where he spent four years. He became a coach at the OWU. In 2013, he was appointed as coaching director at Northeast Oklahoma Football Club.

In 2015, he was appointed technical director of Tulsa Soccer Club. In 2018, he was again appointed technical director, this time with Lou Fusz Athletic. During his time at the club, he has helped integrate players such as Mykhi Joyner, Caden Glover, Tyson Pearce, and Miguel Perez.

On 28 May 2025, Critchley was announced as interim coach at St. Louis City SC after the departure of head coach Olof Mellberg.

On 9 January 2026, Critchley resumed his position as Head Coach of St. Louis City 2, with Elvir Kafedžić joining him as his assistant coach.

Managerial statistics

TeamFromToRecordGWLDWin %St. Louis City 215 November 202427 May 2025St. Louis City SC (interim)27 May 202516 December 2025St. Louis City 29 January 2026PresentTotal