Recently on SoccerCast Chicago, I spoke with Chicago Fire legend C.J. Brown about his new job as head coach and technical director of the soon-to-be-named NISA Chicago. We talked about his coaching journey, soccer philosophy and Chicago legacy.
On being hired to coach NISA Chicago
Brown began working as an assistant coach in MLS soon after his retirement in 2010, joining Jason Kreis’ staff at Real Salt Lake. In between his various stops, former Fire general manager and perennial soccer-team-starter Peter Wilt would always reach out about potential coaching opportunities.