Coaches of New York: Roy Muriel | New York Red Bulls

Copy URL Share on Facebook Share on X “I was born in Paterson, New Jersey, and raised mostly by a single mother. Both of my parents are from Cali, Colombia, and even though I was born here, a lot of my childhood memories are from being in Colombia. That’s really where my love for football comes from. The passion over there is different. People truly live the game. You see it everywhere, whether it’s on grass, dirt, cement, or sand. If there’s space, someone is playing. Growing up around that environment had a huge impact on me. I got into coaching when I realized my dream of going pro wasn’t going to work out. But I loved the game too much to walk away from it. I didn’t just want to be a fan, I wanted to stay connected and give back to something that helped shape me into the person I am today. A big influence on me was my high school coach, Marc Foti.

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