* Club domestic league appearances and goalsas of March 7, 2013
Edi Buro is a Bosnian-American football coach, sporting director, and former professional player. He is currently the Sporting Director of Manitou FC, an MLS Next and ECNL Regional League club based in Minnesota, United States.
Buro was born and raised in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he began his football journey. He started his professional playing career with FK Budućnost and later represented NK Travnik. After relocating to the United States, he joined Minnesota United, continuing his professional playing career.
Coaching and technical career
After retiring as a player, Buro transitioned into coaching and technical leadership. He joined Manitou FC, where he currently serves as Sporting Director. In this role, he oversees the club’s day-to-day operations, technical direction, coaching education, and player development programs.
Under Buro’s leadership, Manitou FC has produced numerous players who have advanced to college programs and MLS Next Pro academies. The club has also achieved significant competitive success, including winning US Club Soccer National Championships in 2018 and 2025, multiple Minnesota State Cup titles, and earning national tournament finalist honors at the highest competitive levels.
Coaching qualifications
Buro holds a U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) B License, USSF C License, and the US Youth Soccer (USYS) National Youth License. He has also earned the Club Technical Leadership Diploma, Coach Developer Diploma, and USSF 11v11, 9v9, 7v7, and 4v4 certifications. In addition, Buro completed Individual Development Player Process and Creating a Culture of Belonging: Your Role as a Coach certifications, reinforcing his commitment to player growth, inclusion, and education.
Community involvement
From 2014 to 2016, Buro served as an Ambassador for The Sanneh Foundation, supporting community outreach, youth development, and social impact initiatives through sport.
Personal life
Buro resides in Minnesota, United States. He is a husband and father of three children and continues to promote values of family, inclusion, and respect within and beyond the game.
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