Michael Muniz

Technical Coordinator

Head Coach

2007 Boys East

2008/2009 Boys National

2013 Boys East

Background

Mike was born and raised in Oakland, California. He started playing in the streets, parks and back yards as a kid with his cousin David who also is a coach with California Magic SC.  Mike played club soccer all around the Bay Area, and eventually ended up in Southern California for Chivas USA which was participating in the MLS at that time. Mike earned the opportunity to play in various professional club teams in Mexico including First Division with Queretaro FC. Mike was blessed to represent the National Team of Mexico U20 and U21 on numerous occasions and compete in some of the world's top tournaments. During his playing time, he was also able to play in Major League Soccer for Chicago Fire during the 2010-2011 season.  

In addition to his role at Magic, Coach Muniz has held the following roles:

• 2020 | SFSFL Head Coach Oakland Soccer Club Men's Team
• 2021-2024 | NPSL Head Coach Oakland Soccer Club Men's Team
• 2023-2024 | Assistant Coach | Project 510
• 2024-2025 | UPSL Head Coach | The Town FC Men's Team

Coach Mike is 100% Vegan who enjoys traveling, learning from others, reading, eating good food, meditating and playing pick up soccer.  

"Futbol is a way of living - it is holistic in that it is mind, body, and spirit cleansing.  Starting to coach was the start of healing for me and the beginning of full living."