FC Cincinnati head coach Alan Koch’s tenure has ended and club will convene an international search for his replacement.

Make no mistake that the FC Cincinnati job is a well-known one and should draw attention from a wide array of big names. It remains to be seen if FC Cincinnati wants or needs a big name, though.

President and General Manager Jeff Berding will have several tiers of head coach to investigate in his search. And while Berding said he doesn't have a list of candidates during his Tuesday afternoon press conference, you can bet that some form of list exists.

More:FC Cincinnati dismisses Alan Koch as head coach

Here’s a short-list of potential candidates from different places on the coaching spectrum:

The big candidate: David Moyes

(Former posts: Everton, Manchester United, Real Sociedad) – Ridiculous? This isn't nearly as farfetched as you might think. Multiple sources have told The Enquirer the former Manchester United FC manager is aware of the FC Cincinnati job and would be interested in a move to the United States. Moyes also has a significant local connection as his nephew, Harvey Moyes, plays locally at Northern Kentucky University. One issue here is whether or not FC Cincinnati would be able to afford Moyes’ services, but it’s possible he’d consider the job regardless of compensation. Moyes has been linked to the Scotland senior men’s national team managerial post. He might also want to have another go in the English Premier League, so he'll have his pick of top jobs internationally in the coming weeks and months. This is a big name to keep an eye on, though.

A (somewhat) known commodity: Alan Pardew

(West Ham United, Charlton Athletic, Southampton, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, West Bromwich Albion): Pardew’s a call FC Cincinnati should make for a variety of reasons. Heck, after the way he raved about the Queen City during and following Crystal Palace’s international friendly here in 2016, Pardew might make the call to FCC himself. Pardew oozed about Cincinnati during his then-club’s stay here, which marked FC Cincinnati’s first-ever international friendly. He's a decorated manager and is available at the moment.

More:Crystal Palace thanks FC fans for ‘phenomenal’ turnout

The domestic choice: Jason Kreis

(Real Salt Lake, New York City FC, Orlando City SC): Kreis was recently hired to coach the United States Under-23’s and, at present, there’s no indication he’ll want out of that job. This is clearly someone whose career arch indicates he’s not done at the MLS level yet, though. Kreis has an MLS Cup to his name from his time with Real Salt Lake and has taken on big jobs and projects with young MLS franchises. He hasn’t exactly gotten those jobs right, but perhaps he’s ready for the FC Cincinnati project.

More:Q&A with FC Cincinnati assistant coach (and Frenchman) Yoann Damet ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup final

The interim: Yoann Damet

FC Cincinnati’s interim head coach will be Damet. He’s the youngest head coach in the MLS ranks and has a promising future. It would be unwise for FC Cincinnati to overlook Damet, whose tactical acumen is well-known and was a big part of FC Cincinnati’s successes at the USL level. While his age is a fun factoid, it could work against him, as will his lack of a successful playing career. Is that fair? Probably not, but it is reality.