The Miami Football Club
Lewis Neal is a seasoned soccer coach and former professional player with extensive experience in coaching at various levels, currently serving as the Interim Head Coach for The Miami Football Club since January 2023. Previously, Lewis held multiple roles at Orlando City Youth Soccer from May 2021 to January 2023, including OCSS Boys Senior Director and Head Coach for U15 & U17 MLS Next teams. Lewis's earlier coaching experience includes positions at Orlando City SC as Assistant First Team Coach/Scout and Academy Coach, where notable responsibilities included player development, training session planning, and talent identification. As a professional player, Lewis competed with clubs such as DC United and Orlando City SC, achieving significant milestones including winning the USL Championship and scoring pivotal goals in key matches. Lewis holds a promising coaching record and a dedication to fostering player progression and development.
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The Miami Football Club
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The Miami Football Club is Miami’s longest-tenured professional soccer club, owned by Silva International Investments owner Riccardo Silva. Ahead of the 2020 season, the club joined the United Soccer League's The Championship, one of the most successful professional soccer leagues in the world, reaching a population of more than 84 million and fueling the growth of the game across North America. Prior to joining the USL, The Miami FC played in the North American Soccer League (NASL) during its first two years and achieved a historic season in 2017, winning the Spring Season and Fall Season Championships, along with breaking several modern day NASL team and individual records. In 2018, the club began play in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) and dominated its competition on its way to three trophies, including the NPSL National Championship. Similar success followed in 2019, defending the NPSL National Championship before joining the inaugural NISA Showcase where they were crowned East Coast Champions in November 2019. The club plays its home matches at Riccardo Silva Stadium on the main campus of Florida International University.