Tony Annan

Tony Annan is an English professional football head coach. He is currently the interim head coach of USL Championship club Atlanta United 2.

Tony Annan
Personal information
Full name Tony Annan
Place of birth Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Club information
Current team
 Atlanta United 2 (coach)
Teams managed
Years Team
2014–2015 United States Paralympic Team (assistant)
2015–2016 Atlanta Silverbacks (assistant)
2016-2020 Atlanta United FC (academy)
2020 Atlanta United 2
2020- Atlanta United FC (academy)

Coaching career

Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Annan moved to the United States and began coaching in the Atlanta, Georgia area. At one point he cofounded the Georgia United development academy.[1] In December 2016, it was announced that Annan had joined new expansion Major League Soccer side Atlanta United as the club's academy director.[1]

Atlanta United 2

On 27 July 2020, it was announced that Annan would take over as interim head coach of Atlanta United 2, Atlanta United's reserve side which plays in the USL Championship.[2] Annan was taking over from Stephen Glass, who was promoted to interim head coach of Atlanta United after Frank de Boer left the club.[2]

His first match as head coach was on 29 July 2020 in the league against Miami. Atlanta United 2 won the match 4–3.[3]

Coaching statistics
As of the match played 2 September 2020
Coaching record by club and tenure
Team From To Record Ref.
PWDLWin %
Atlanta United 2 27 July 2020 3 September 2020 8 2 2 4 025.0
Total 8 2 2 4 025.0

References
  1. "Tony Annan". Atlanta United FC.
  2. "Atlanta United 2's Stephen Glass named interim head coach of Atlanta United". Gwinnett Daily Post. 27 July 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  3. "Atlanta United 2 4-3 Miami FC". Soccerway.
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