Former LA Galaxy players trading cleats for clipboards

4. Pat Noonan

Born in Ballwin, Missouri, this former LA Galaxy forward played his only season with the team in his final year in the league (2012). Going out on a high note, he would be a part of the LA Galaxy's fourth MLS Championship ever.

Noonan would start his MLS career with the Columbus Crew and eventually join both the Colorado Rapids (2009) and the Seattle Sounders (2010 & 2011). While playing with all four teams in MLS, he produced at least one goal during his stay.

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Following his retirement, Noonan began his coaching career as an assistant with the Los Angeles Galaxy. After four seasons in this position, he would pursue a similar role with the USMNT in 2017. Then, he turned his attention back to MLS and became an assistant coach with the Philadelphia a year later for four years.

In 2022, Noonan elevated his coaching resume by taking on the head coach opening for FC Cincinnati. The team is currently second overall in the Eastern Conference, just five points behind Miami.