Oliver Wyss

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Oliver Wyss
Personal information
Date of birth (1974-08-29) August 29, 1974 (age 49)
Place of birth Solothurn, Switzerland
Youth career
FC Solothurn
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1989–1994 FC Solothurn
1994–1995 Los Angeles Salsa (USISL Pro)
1996–1997 Anaheim Splash (CISL)
International career
1989–1994 Switzerland (Youth)
Managerial career
2014–2016 Orange County Blues
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of USL

Oliver Wyss (born August 29, 1974) is the President of Soccer Operations and General Manager for the Orange County SC. [1]

Biography

Wyss was born in Solothurn, Switzerland. His father was a professional soccer player. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Fader, Mirin (April 1, 2015). "Overcoming personal heartbreak, Oliver Wyss seizes soccer solace as coach of the Orange County Blues FC". Orange County Regular. Retrieved 24 November 2022.