Michael Nsien

Michael Nsien (born February 14, 1981) is a Nigerian-American former professional soccer player and coach. He is currently an assistant coach for Major League Soccer club Nashville SC.

Player

Career Nsien played college soccer at the University of Dayton between 1999 and 2003, scoring 9 goals at left fullback in 73 appearances.

Following college, Nsien signed with the LA Galaxy in 2005 as a reserve player, and then with the USL's Portland Timbers in 2006.

Coaching Nsien became an assistant coach for the Tulsa Roughnecks, before taking over the side from David Vaudreuil as interim head coach in June 2018. Nsien was named the permanent head coach in December 2018. Nsien was relieved of coaching duties in June 2022.

Nsien was named head coach of the United States U-16 men's national team on November 15, 2022.

Nsien joined the staff of Major League Soccer side Nashville SC in January 2025.

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