Richie Burke was born on 26 November 1962 and is an English former professional footballer and former manager of Washington Spirit competing in the National Women's Soccer League.
13 Facts About Richie Burke
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Richie Burke has extensive coaching experience in Scotland and the United States.
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Richie Burke enjoyed brief spells with Chester City in England and Sydney Olympic in Australia.
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Richie Burke spent the later stages of his career playing indoor soccer with Washington Warthogs before retiring in 1994 following a career spanning 15 years.
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Richie Burke began his coaching career in the US soccer camp business as an owner and operator of The Players Soccer Academy.
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Richie Burke then went on to work with the USSF in the Olympic Development Program.
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Richie Burke was employed as technical director and director of coaching at various regional powerhouse soccer clubs.
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Richie Burke then enjoyed a successful stint at MLS club DC United where he worked in several positions including first-team assistant coach, director of youth programs and USSF development academy head coach.
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Richie Burke had a history of accusations of abusive conduct during his time as a youth coach.
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In 2012, Richie Burke moved back to the United Kingdom after securing a coaching position with Scottish Football League First Division side Livingston.
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Richie Burke, who was originally appointed as technical coach of the West Lothian club, was promoted to assistant manager following the departure of John Hughes to Hartlepool United in November 2012.
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In January 2019, Richie Burke was appointed head coach of the Washington Spirit in the National Women's Soccer League taking over for interim manager, Tom Torres.
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In September 2021, Richie Burke was fired following an investigation into allegations of harassment and abusive behavior towards players.