FC Cincinnati's Pat Noonan Wins MLS Coach of the Year

Noonan's Leadership Transforms Club from Last Place to Top of Eastern Conference and First Supporters' Shield Trophy

FC Cincinnati coach Pat Noonan has been named MLS Sigi Schmid Coach of the Year, marking a significant turnaround for the club that had finished last for three straight seasons before his appointment in December 2021.
Noonan led Cincinnati to its first Supporters' Shield trophy in 2023 as the best regular season team in the competition, finishing top of the Eastern Conference table with 69 points and 20 wins.
Cincinnati also secured its first playoff win under Noonan's guidance and is preparing to host Philadelphia Union in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Noonan's leadership has been credited for the club's transformation, with players like Lucho Acosta, Brandon Vazquez and Álvaro Barreal playing the best soccer of their careers under his management.
The award is voted on by MLS club technical staff, media and current players, with Noonan garnering 45 percent of the vote.