MIAMI – Miami FC announced on Thursday the appointment of Gastόn Maddoni as the club’s new Head Coach ahead of the 2025 USL Championship season.
Maddoni will enter his first coaching position in the United States bringing experience from the youth level to the professional ranks in his native Argentina. His career began at legendary Argentine club Boca Juniors where Maddoni spent 14 years scouting and developing Boca Juniors youth players as they prepared for their professional futures in Buenos Aires.
His career progressed at Argentinos Juniors and River Plate at the youth levels before Maddoni became an assistant coach at Racing Club in Argentina’s Primera Divisiόn. He will now lead Miami FC as it seeks to return to the USL Championship Playoffs after a two-year absence.
“As we approach our 10th year as an organization, I am excited to welcome Gastόn to lead our team through this new chapter of our future,” said Riccardo Silva, owner of Miami FC. “Gastόn understands the high expectations that exist for us and our fans. His experience in Argentina and his vision for the team is the perfect fit for our club as we look to regain success on the field in 2025 and beyond.”
With training camp underway, Maddoni is eager to begin working with his new team.
“I just want to say how excited we are about this new project and the full commitment we have made to it,” said Maddoni. “We will be ready to rise to the occasion and, together with the staff, we will give our all to ensure Miami FC returns to the playoffs.”
The coaching hire, in addition to the soon to be announced technical staff, continues to put the pieces in place as Miami FC prepares for a new future with state-of-the-art facilities and permanent home for its academy and First Team at the Sports Performance Hub in south Miami-Dade currently in development. SPH Co-founders and Miami FC Executive Board Members, Darío Sala and Juan Sebastián Verón also expressed their excitement in the hire of Maddoni.
“We’re honored to welcome Gaston Maddoni to the Miami FC family,” said Sala. “His experience, knowledge, and dedication will undoubtedly elevate our team. Gracias, Coach, for joining us on this journey!”
“We warmly welcome Gastón Maddoni and his team, who will join us on this new adventure filled with challenges, excitement, and renewed dreams,” said Verón. “Thank you for trusting us; together, we will continue building a stronger team and an even greater club.”