Gonzalo Pineda
Personal information | |||||||||||
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Full name | Gonzalo Pineda Reyes[1] | ||||||||||
Date of birth | October 19, 1982 | ||||||||||
Place of birth | Pátzcuaro, Mexico | ||||||||||
Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)[2] | ||||||||||
Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||||||||||
Team information | |||||||||||
Current team | Atlanta United FC (head coach) | ||||||||||
Senior career* | |||||||||||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||
2003–2005 | UNAM | 63 | (1) | ||||||||
2006–2009 | Guadalajara | 128 | (5) | ||||||||
2010 | → San Luis (loan) | 14 | (1) | ||||||||
2010–2011 | Cruz Azul | 35 | (1) | ||||||||
2011–2012 |
Puebla | 31 | (1) | ||||||||
2012–2013 |
Querétaro | 27 | (1) | ||||||||
2014–2015 | Seattle Sounders FC | 56 | (4) | ||||||||
Total | 354 | (14) | |||||||||
International career | |||||||||||
2004 | Mexico U23 | 2 | (0) | ||||||||
2004–2008 | Mexico | 45 | (1) | ||||||||
Managerial career | |||||||||||
2017–2021 | Seattle Sounders FC (assistant) | ||||||||||
2021– | Atlanta United FC | ||||||||||
Medal record
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Gonzalo Pineda Reyes (born October 19, 1982) is a Mexican professional football manager and former player, who is the current head coach of Major League Soccer club Atlanta United FC. Pineda played as a defensive midfielder for several clubs in Mexico, and also represented Mexico internationally. He last played in 2015 for the Seattle Sounders FC. He became assistant coach of the Sounders beginning with the 2017 season.
Club playing career
Pineda made his professional debut in the Mexican Primera División in 2002–2003 season playing for
In the 2005–2006 Season, Pineda was transferred to Chivas de Guadalajara. Pineda was a notable starter in his first season with Chivas. However, in Apertura 2006 he had a difficult season, starting as a substitute for Juan Pablo Rodríguez and rumors rose that he might walk out of Chivas after the season since he wasn't playing. He was quoted by the press saying that he had not enough level to be playing for Chivas. Eventually, after bad performances by Rodriguez, Pineda made it to the starting lineup again and proved that he was worthy of the starting team. He played well the remainder of the games and eventually became champion for the third time in his career. Gonzalo's solid skills in the midfield and his consistent performances had earned him an indisputable spot with Chivas.
After the Clausura 2008, Chivas put Pineda in their summer transfer list. As of June 17, 2008 Pineda was due to play the Apertura 2008 with Atlante F.C.; however, he made it clear that he would not leave Chivas and remained with the team. Gonzalo was sent on a 6-month loan with San Luis for the Torneo Bicentenario in 2010. In his debut for San Luis he got a red card in the 39th minute and was suspended for three games.
On May 24, 2010, the press revealed that Pineda would play for
Following his release, Pineda joined Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer on a preseason trial. He signed with the club on March 5, 2014.[3]
On January 7, 2016, Pineda announced his retirement from playing football.[4]
International playing career
Pineda made his international debut for the senior
He played mainly as a substitute in ten of Mexico's qualification matches for the 2006 World Cup and played five games in the
Pineda was once again called to the
International goals
Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1. | July 17, 2005 | Reliant Stadium, Houston, United States | Colombia | 1–1 | 1–2 | 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup |
Media and coaching career
After announcing his retirement from football and his intention of becoming a coach,[5] Pineda joined Univision, working as a soccer analyst for the American Spanish-language national broadcast network.
On January 20, 2017, Pineda rejoined Seattle Sounders FC as an assistant coach on Brian Schmetzer's staff.[6] He signed a contract extension with the club in March 2021, following an off-season interview with D.C. United for their head coach vacancy.[7][8]
Atlanta United
On August 12, 2021, Pineda was appointed head coach at Major League Soccer club Atlanta United FC.[9]
Personal life
Pineda earned his
Managerial statistics
- As of match played 20 April 2024
Team | Nat | From | To | Record | Ref | |||||||
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G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||||
Atlanta United FC | 12 August 2021 | present | 100 | 36 | 28 | 36 | 166 | 151 | +15 | 36.00 | [11] | |
Total | 100 | 36 | 28 | 36 | 166 | 151 | +15 | 36.00 |
Honours
UNAM
Guadalajara
- Mexican Primera División: Apertura 2006
- InterLiga: 2009
Seattle Sounders FC
- U.S. Open Cup: 2014
- MLS Supporters' Shield: 2014
Mexico U23
References
- ^ "2006 FIFA World Cup Germany: List of Players: Mexico" (PDF). FIFA. March 21, 2014. p. 18. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 10, 2019.
- ^ "Gonzalo Pineda career stats, height and weight, age".
- ^ "Depth charge: Seattle Sounders add Mexico World Cup veteran Gonzalo Pineda". MLSsoccer.com. March 5, 2014. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
- ^ "Pineda se retira como jugador pero se prepara para ser técnico". ESPN Deportes. January 7, 2016. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
- ^ "Pineda se retira como jugador pero se prepara para ser técnico". ESPN Deportes. January 7, 2016. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
- ^ "Former Sounders midfielder, Mexican international Gonzalo Pineda returns as assistant coach". SoundersFC.com. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ Butler, Dylan (March 10, 2021). "Seattle Sounders FC sign assistant coaches Gonzalo Pineda, Preki and Djimi Traore to contract extensions". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ Goff, Steven (December 18, 2020). "D.C. United interviews Seattle assistant for head coaching job". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ Roberson, Doug (August 12, 2021). "Atlanta United hires Gonzalo Pineda as manager". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Seattle Sounders FC (June 30, 2015). "Interview: Garth Lagerwey on signing Erik Friberg and possibility of new MLS rule". youtube.com. Archived from the original on December 13, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ^ Roberson, Doug (August 12, 2021). "Atlanta United hires Gonzalo Pineda as manager". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
External links
- Gonzalo Pineda at Major League Soccer
- Gonzalo Pineda – Liga MX stats at MedioTiempo.com (archived) (in Spanish)
- Gonzalo Pineda at National-Football-Teams.com