May 20, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – San Jose Earthquakes News Release
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the club has hired John Wolyniec as Technical Director. Wolyniec will work closely with General Manager Chris Leitch in setting the overall strategy for the club’s soccer operations department, as well as taking a leadership role in player development, scouting, and roster management.
“I’m excited to welcome John and his family to San Jose,” said Leitch. “John has extensive knowledge of Major League Soccer and understands what it takes to be successful. He also has a track record of success developing young players for one of the preeminent youth systems in the league.”
Wolyniec joins San Jose after serving as head coach of New York Red Bulls II from 2015-21. In 2016, Wolyniec led New York Red Bulls II to the United Soccer League’s best regular season record (21-3-6), nine points ahead of second-place Louisville City, and later won the USL Championship with a 5-1 victory over Swope Park Rangers. He was named the USL Coach of the Year following his team’s remarkable trophy-winning season. He stepped down from his role following the 2021 season and departed with an 88-75-43 all-time record (.532).
“I’m very excited to be able to join the San Jose Earthquakes,” said Wolyniec. “The club has a lot of exciting young talent that’s ready to take the next step and I’m looking forward to helping them achieve their respective goals.”
During his time with Red Bulls II, Wolyniec helped develop many young talents for the club, including Tyler Adams (RB Leipzig), Aaron Long (RBNY), Cristian Casseres Jr. (RBNY), Sean Davis (Nashville SC), Alex Muyl (Nashville SC), Derrick Etienne Jr. (Columbus Crew), Kyle Duncan (Oostende), Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), and Jared Stroud (Austin FC), among many others.
The Staten Island native competed collegiately at Fordham University from 1995-98, where he led the nation in goals as a senior. He…
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