Draft:Christopher Nugent (football)

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Christopher Nugent
Personal information
Full name Christopher Francis Nugent
Date of birth (1983-09-13) 13 September 1983 (age 40)
Place of birth Ashford, England
Height 6'2
Position(s) Midfield
Team information
Current team
Chattanooga FC (Assistant Coach)
Number 23
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007 - 2011 Rivier Raiders 57 (34)
Managerial career
2011–2013 Carolina Velocity (academy)
2013–2017 North Carolina Fusion (academy)
2017–2019 Queen City Mutiny (academy)
2019–2021 North Carolina Fusion (Technical Director)
2021 Stumptown AC (Assistant Coach)
2022 - Chattanooga FC (Assistant Coach)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Christopher Francis Nugent (born 13 September 1981) is an Irish former soccer player and football coach who is currently Assistant Coach at MLS Next Pro side Chattanooga FC.[1]

Playing career[edit]

Nugent began his playing career in the NCAA at Rivier University [2]Raiders in 2007. While at River he was a three year captain, four time leading goal scorer, four time points leader, and a three-time all-conference selection. As a player Nugent spent time in the USL with Rhode Island Stingrays, Boston Aztecs, and Boston Tea Men

Coaching career[edit]

Nugent, who joined CFC for the 2022 season, He previously coached with CFC head coach Rod Underwood at Stumptown AC in Charlotte and came to Chattanooga with Underwood.[3] In August 2023 the club announced a contract extension. [1]

Prior to that, Nugent served as Technical Director and Performance Analyst for NC Fusion, coaching their USL2 and ECNL to the Southern Conference title and a National Runner-Up result. He also served as Assistant Academy Director and Head Coach with Queen City Mutiny (DA and MLSNext member). He holds his USSF “A” License and NSCAA Premier licenses.

Coach Nugent is known around the game for his innovative use of data for evidence-based coaching and key performance indicators.

Personal life[edit]

In April 2023 he officially became a U.S. citizen at a ceremony in Chattanooga.[4]

Nugent is a keen runner, having ran several marathons including the Boston, and Chicago Marathon.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Communications, Chattanooga FC (2023-08-15). "CFC extends contract for CFC men's assistant coach Chris Nugent". Chattanooga FC. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
  2. ^ "Rivier". Rivier. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
  3. ^ "CFC's Underwood Announces Technical Staff". www.chattanoogan.com. 2022-01-12. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
  4. ^ "Chattanooga Football Club assistant coach Chris Nugent experiences week of a lifetime | Chattanooga Times Free Press". www.timesfreepress.com. 2023-04-21. Retrieved 2023-12-17.

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