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Danny Dichio

In this interview, RedNation and Danny discuss his participation as a

clinician at the upcoming National Soccer Coaching Conference, his current

role as a coach with the TFC academy, recent events at Toronto FC, his

recent progression as a coach and his future aspirations in the coaching

field. Audio Interview: Open Player in a New Window | Subscribe | iTunes | MP3

Danny Dichio is the current Head Coach of the KIA Toronto FC Academy

senior team and former assistant coach with the Toronto FC First-Team

during the 2010 MLS season. He also served as technical director of the

Thornhill Soccer Club after retiring from a decorated playing career.



Dichio played with many storied clubs in Europe, including Queen’s Park

Rangers, Sunderland and West Bromwich Albion in England, and Sampdoria and Lecce in Italy. He ended his career with Toronto FC in the MLS, and scored the first goal in club history on May 12th, 2007. He was also a member of the Canadian Championship winning team in 2009, which was the club’s first trophy.



Dichio currently holds a USSF National A and UEFA B coaching license. He

is currently pursuing his professional youth license in Europe through the

French Football Federation. Off the field, Dichio is a soccer analyst on

Fox Soccer News.