Ghanaian-born America-based FIFA licensed soccer coach; Michael Tuffour has been elevated to the coaching staff of Major League Soccer Club Philadelphia Union’s academy.
The United States Soccer License E and D holder is making waves with other coaches at the Philadelphia Union Academy, and they are poised to develop young talents for the Major League Soccer team.
The former Penn State University assistant soccer coach is setting his sights on walking in the footsteps of top U.S Soccer gaffers like the head coach of MLS Side Philadelphia Union Jim Curtin.
Coach Mike, who is following the exploits of Philadelphia Union Head coach Jim Curtin is leaving no stone unturned as he aims at getting a coaching shot with one of the MLS teams soon.
man for the job, and he will continue to bring in talents to help the team. I like what he has done and hopefully, I will love to get a shot at coaching a top Major League Soccer team sooner rather than later”.
With experiences in scouting for academy and junior teams in the Major League Soccer, Tuffour’s vast knowledge in soccer will be an additional incentive for any of the MLS teams should the need arises.
Coach Mike was the assistant coach of Lone Star’s Football Club (NPSL Team) between 2010-2014. He switched to Pennsylvania State University (Abington NCAAIII) as assistant coach from 2011-2012. He became the LV Trainer for Lenape Valley Soccer Club/Pennsylvania Rush Soccer between 2012-2014.
His knack for talent identification has been praised by his teams and colleagues in the spells he has had at these clubs. In 2020 he signed on as a Youth coach for Philadelphia Union.
The Arcadia University alum is on a course to blaze a trail in the MLS
By Russel Wiafe.
