Technical Staff

Josep Gombau is Head Coach and Sporting Director of Queensboro FC. Gombau’s coaching pedigree covers four continents over the past 24 years. After starting his coaching career in 1996 at CF Amposta, located in the same city where he was born, he went on to spend time as a scout for RCD Espanyol. In 2003, he joined FC Barcelona as Head Coach of FCB Academy and helped to develop the FCB Escola system worldwide, becoming the Technical Director for its program in Dubai. In 2009, he became Head Coach for Kitchee SC in Hong Kong, where he won two national league titles. From 2013 to 2018, he was a Head Coach in Australia’s A-League – winning the Australian Cup with domestic side Adelaide United, and also spent a season with Western Sydney Wanderers. In addition, he served as Head Coach of Australia’s U-23 National Team and Assistant Coach of the Senior National team, playing an integral part in the Socceroos qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Prior to joining Queensboro FC, Gombau was Head Coach of Odisha FC (formerly Delhi Dynamos) in the Indian Super League.

Gombau is no stranger to New York City. He previously lived in Queens from 2015-2016, working as Technical Director for Spanish soccer legend and World Cup Champion David Villa and his DV7 Soccer Academy, which continues to operate to this day with eight locations worldwide.

Luis Gutierrez is Technical Director of Queensboro FC. Gutierrez previously served as an Assistant Coach and Strength and Conditioning Coach for the New York Cosmos. Gutierrez joined the New York Cosmos in 2015 and was part of the coaching staff that won the 2015 and 2016 NASL championships. In addition to first team duties, he also worked with the 2015 New York Cosmos B team that won the National Premier Soccer League Championship. Over the last two years he had been assisting the Head Coach and Sporting Director building the roster, scouting the domestic and local players, and managing relationships with agents and players.

Gutierrez has professional playing experience in Spain at the 2nd B division level. He maintains UEFA’s A and B coaching licenses. Gutierrez received his Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Science and Master’s Degree in Sports Business while living in Madrid.