Jimmy Obleda (born July 21, 1972) is an American professional football manager and former player who was most recently the head coach of USL League One soccer club Chattanooga Red Wolves.[3]
Playing career
Obleda signed his first professional contract with Danubio at the age of 17. His professional career continued for eight years, where he played for Cerro, Liverpool Montevideo, Irapuato, Ponnistus and back in the United States with Fort Lauderdale Strikers.[4] He was also invited to the MLS Combine in 1995.[5]
Managerial career
Obleda spent almost 12 years coaching Super Y League team Fullerton Rangers in California.[6][7] In 2011, he was named NSCAA Youth National Coach of the Year.[8]
On July 22, 2022, Obleda was placed on a provisional suspension pending the results of an investigation into allegations of misconduct brought forth by the USL Players Association.[12] The United Soccer League Players Association lost confidence in the Chattanooga Red Wolves handling of the investigation, and filed a report with the U.S. Center for SafeSport asking them to investigate.[13]