Personal information | |||
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Full name | Mark Anthony Lowry | ||
Date of birth | 11 August 1985 | ||
Place of birth | Solihull, England | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Real Monarchs | ||
Youth career | |||
Coventry City | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2002–2003 | Stafford Rangers | ||
2003 | Halesowen Town | ||
Managerial career | |||
2016–2018 | Jacksonville Armada | ||
2018–2021 | El Paso Locomotive | ||
2021–2023 | Indy Eleven | ||
2024– | Real Monarchs | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Mark Lowry (born 11 August 1985) is an English football manager who is currently the head coach for Real Monarchs in MLS Next Pro. [1]
During his playing career, he represented English clubs Stafford Rangers, Halesowen Town and Hereford United. [2] [3] Lowry earned a UEFA B coaching licence at the age of 21, [3] before going to on to earn an "A" licence.
He moved to U.S., coaching at Association of Christian Youth Sports Spirit United in Orlando, Florida. He later joined the staff at Orlando City SC, coaching at the academy and for the Orlando City U-23 team in the Premier Development League.
Lowry joined the coaching staff Jacksonville Armada FC in September 2015. [4]
In August 2016, Lowry was appointed as interim coach of following Tony Meola's departure. [5] In October 2016, he was appointed as coach on a permanent basis. [6]
On 25 July 2018, he was announced as head coach and technical director of the expansion club El Paso Locomotive FC. [7]
On 15 November 2021, Lowry departed from Locomotive FC. Lowry had led El Paso to the postseason each of their first three seasons, including two Western Conference Final appearances. [8] The following day, 16 November 2021, Lowry took the managerial job at Indy Eleven. [9]
Lowry parted ways with Indy Eleven on 28 November 2023. [10]
Lowry was named head coach for Real Monarchs of MLS Next Pro on January 22, 2024. Lowry replaces Jamison Olave, who was added to the Real Salt Lake first team staff. [11]
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