Kansas City Current appoint former MLS and USMNT midfielder Lee Nguyen as Assistant Coach

The Kansas City Current have hired Lee Nguyen to the technical staff as assistant coach. Nguyen will join the club immediately and is expected to be on the sideline for tonight’s UKG NWSL Challenge Cup match against the Chicago Red Stars. 

“We are excited to welcome Lee to the team,” said interim head coach Caroline Sjöblom. “His vast experience playing all over the world and coaching in the NWSL will bring a valuable new perspective to our team.”

Nguyen has a long resume as a midfielder both in Major League Soccer and internationally for clubs in the Netherlands, Denmark and Vietnam. During his eight years in MLS, he played in more than 250 matches, leading the New England Revolution to the 2014 MLS Cup Final and winning the 2019 Supporter’s Shield with LAFC. Nguyen has six caps with the US Men’s National Team. 

Previously, Nguyen coached for the Washington Spirit in early 2022, before coming out of retirement as a player to join Ho Chi Minh City in the Vietnamese V-League. 

“I am grateful for the opportunity to join the KC Current organization,” said Nguyen. “It’s truly an honor to be part of such a talented staff and ownership group. Their vision to grow the women's game here in KC is what drew me to this amazing club, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to contribute to that growth. I am excited to be a part of the team's success and can't wait to get started.”

The Current open the home schedule for the team’s run through the 2023 UKG NWSL Challenge Cup tonight against the Chicago Red Stars at Children’s Mercy Park. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT for the match. Tickets and information can be found at kansascitycurrent.com.