David Critchley is an English professional football manager who is the head coach of MLS Next Pro club St. Louis City 2.[1]
_03.jpg) Critchley with St. Louis City SC in 2025 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 9 March 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Liverpool, England | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2013 | Oklahoma Wesleyan University | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2013–2015 | Northeast Oklahoma Football Club (coaching director) | ||
| 2015–2018 | Tulsa Soccer Club (technical director) | ||
| 2018–2021 | Lou Fusz Athletic (technical director) | ||
| 2021–2024 | St. Louis CITY SC Academy | ||
| 2024–2025 | St. Louis City 2 | ||
| 2025 | St. Louis City SC (interim) | ||
| 2026– | St. Louis City 2 | ||
After moving to the USA in 2009, Critchley started out as a coaching director at Northeast Oklahoma Football Club, before moving into technical director roles. In 2021, he joined St. Louis City's academy and won two MLS Next Flex tournaments. He became interim manager at St. Louis City SC in 2025.
Managerial career
editDavid Critchley was born in Liverpool, England, before moving to the US in 2009 to play football at the Oklahoma Wesleyan University, where he spent four years. He became a coach at the OWU. In 2013, he was appointed as coaching director at Northeast Oklahoma Football Club.[2]
In 2015, he was appointed technical director of Tulsa Soccer Club. In 2018, he was again appointed technical director, this time with Lou Fusz Athletic.[2]
In 2021, Critchley was appointed to St.Louis CITY SC's Academy. He took the team's U16 team to a title in 2022, winning the MLS Next Flex tournament. In 2023, he led the U17 team to another MLS Next Flex win, as well as a quarter-final appearance in the playoffs.[2]
On 15 November 2024, Critchley was promoted from the St. Louis CITY SC Academy to Head Coach of St. Louis City 2.[3] During his time at the club, he has helped integrate players such as Mykhi Joyner, Caden Glover, Tyson Pearce, and Miguel Perez.[4]
On 28 May 2025, Critchley was announced as interim coach at St. Louis City SC after the departure of head coach Olof Mellberg.[5]
On 9 January 2026, Critchley resumed his position as Head Coach of St. Louis City 2, with Elvir Kafedžić joining him as his assistant coach.[6]
Managerial statistics
edit- As of 28 February 2026
| Team | From | To | Record | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | L | D | Win % | |||
| St. Louis City 2 | 15 November 2024 | 27 May 2025 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 63.64 |
| St. Louis City SC (interim) | 27 May 2025 | 16 December 2025 | 19 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 31.58 |
| St. Louis City 2 | 9 January 2026 | Present | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Total | 32 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 46.88 | ||
References
edit- ↑ Timmermann, Tom (31 May 2025). "Critchley fulfills a coaching dream, hopes to end St. Louis City SC's winless nightmare". STLtoday.com.
- 1 2 3 "What to know about CITY SC interim coach David Critchley". Matrix Midwest. 30 May 2025.
- ↑ "St Louis CITY SC Promotes David Critchley to St Louis CITY2 Head Coach". St. Louis City 2. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ↑ Horneker, Justin (5 March 2025). "New CITY2 head coach David Critchley looks forward to season opener".
- ↑ "St. Louis CITY SC Releases Head Coach Olof Mellberg". www.stlcitysc.com.
- ↑ "St. Louis CITY SC Bolsters 2026 Coaching and Technical Staff". www.stlcitysc.com.