Des McAleenan
Irish association football player and coach
About Des McAleenan
Lived 1967 – 2021 (aged 53). Des McAleenan was an American and Irish association football player, goalkeeper coach and association football coach.
Desmond McAleenan (12 June 1967 – 26 February 2021) was an Irish-American soccer player and coach who played as a goalkeeper.
Career Born in Dublin, Ireland, McAleenan grew up in Artane, a suburb of the city. He played schoolboy football with Stella Maris.
He was with the MetroStars franchise as goalkeeping coach for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer from 2002 until his dismissal on 28 February 2011. He coached goalkeepers including Tim Howard and US full internationals Tony Meola and Jonny Walker.
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Who was Des McAleenan?
Irish association football player and coach (1967-2021)
When was Des McAleenan born?
Des McAleenan was born on 12 June 1967 in Dublin.
When did Des McAleenan die?
Des McAleenan died on 26 February 2021 in Dublin.
What was Des McAleenan's occupation?
Des McAleenan was an association football player, goalkeeper coach and association football coach.
What nationality was Des McAleenan?
Des McAleenan was American and Irish.
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