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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (1966-04-15)April 15, 1966 (age 59) | ||
| Place of birth | Chicago,Illinois, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1984–1987 | Western Illinois Leathernecks | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1988–1992 | Wichita Wings (indoor) | 147 | (17) |
| 1989-1990 | Ottawa Intrepid | 27 | (6) |
| 1991 | Hamilton Steelers | 9 | (0) |
| 1992–1993 | Denver Thunder (indoor) | 35 | (20) |
| 1992–1994 | Colorado Foxes | ||
| 1993–1996 | Wichita Wings (indoor) | 101 | (68) |
| 1995 | Las Vegas Dustdevils (indoor) | 27 | (16) |
| 1996–1998 | Dallas Burn | 43 | (0) |
| 1998–2000 | Chicago Fire | 60 | (2) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2001–2003 | Chicago Fire (assistant) | ||
| 2003–2006 | D.C. United (assistant) | ||
| 2006–2009 | D.C. United | ||
| 2011 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC (interim) | ||
| 2014–2017 | New England Revolution (assistant) | ||
| 2017 | New England Revolution (interim) | ||
| 2018–2025 | Birmingham Legion | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Tom Soehn (born April 15, 1966) is an Americansoccer coach who was the head coach ofUSL Championship clubBirmingham Legion. A former player, his career as adefender spanned seven clubs across 12 seasons, both indoors and outdoors.
Soehn was born to immigrant parents. His parents moved to the United States from Germany, but his father was born inRomania.[1] Soehn began playing soccer with the Chicago Kickers when he was four. He attended Forest View High School. He attendedWestern Illinois University from 1984 to 1987.[2] In 2003, Western Illinois inducted Soehn into its Athletics Hall of Fame.
Soehn signed with theWichita Wings ofMajor Indoor Soccer League from 1988 to 1992. He moved to theDenver Thunder of theNational Professional Soccer League (NPSL) for the 1992–1993 season before returning to the Wings in 1993 which were now playing in the NPSL. He remained with the Wings until 1996. In 1995, he played the summer indoor season with theLas Vegas Dustdevils of theContinental Indoor Soccer League (CISL).
In 1989 and 1990, Soehn played with theOttawa Intrepid of theCanadian Soccer League (CSL). In 1991, he played with theHamilton Steelers.[3]
In addition to playing indoor soccer, Soehn played with theColorado Foxes of theAmerican Professional Soccer League (APSL) in 1992,[4] 1993[5] and 1994.[6] The Foxes went to three consecutive APSL championship games those three seasons. They won the 1992 and 1993 titles, but lost to theMontreal Impact in 1994.
Soehn played four years in MLS after being drafted by theDallas Burn in the second round of the1996 MLS Inaugural Player Draft. He missed the 1996 season with the injury, but played for the Burn in 1997. In 1998, he began the season with the Burn, but was traded to theChicago Fire after fourteen games. He remained with the Fire until he retired from playing in 2000. During his time with Chicago, he was a member of the Fire's three championship teams (MLS Cup 1998, U.S. Open Cup 1998 and 2000).
After retiring as a player, he became an assistant coach toBob Bradley at the Fire and then moved to D.C. United to becomePeter Nowak's top assistant in 2003. During his time as the top assistant, D.C. United won MLS Cup in 2004, and a Supporters Shield in 2005. On December 21, 2006, Soehn replaced Nowak as the head coach at United.[7][8]
On November 3, 2009, it was announced that Soehn had withdrawn himself for consideration for a contract renewal, ending a three-year reign that included a Supporters Shield in 2007, an Open Cup in 2008 and Open Cup Runner-Up in 2009.[9]
On January 19, 2010, Soehn was given the job as Director of Soccer Operations by Canadian soccer clubVancouver Whitecaps FC.[10] On May 30, 2011, it was announced that he would take over as head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps, afterTeitur Thordarson was let go by the club.[11] After the 2011 season ended, Soehn stepped down from the head coaching role in favor forMartin Rennie and reclaimed his former position as Director of Soccer Operations.
On November 15, 2012, it was revealed that Soehn andVancouver Whitecaps FC had mutually parted ways.
As of January 10, 2014, Soehn has been brought to theNew England Revolution as an assistant coach toJay Heaps.[12]
On September 18, 2017, it was reported thatJay Heaps had been fired and that Soehn would take over as the interim coach of theNew England Revolution.[13]
On August 16, 2018, the newly-formedBirmingham Legion FC announced that Soehn would become head coach of the team ahead of their first season in the USL.[14] On April 9, 2025, he was released as head coach of Legion FC.[15]
| Team | Nat | From | To | Record | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | ||||
| D.C. United |  | December 21, 2006 | November 3, 2009 | 134 | 54 | 32 | 48 | 210 | 190 | +20 | 040.30 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps (interim) |  | May 30, 2011 | October 25, 2011 | 23 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 23 | 40 | −17 | 021.74 |
| New England Revolution (interim) | | September 19, 2017 | November 9, 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 10 | −2 | 060.00 |
| Birmingham Legion | | August 16, 2018 | April 9, 2025 | 82 | 37 | 17 | 28 | 115 | 101 | +14 | 045.12 |
| Total | 244 | 99 | 54 | 91 | 356 | 341 | +15 | 040.57 | |||