Davy Arnaud

Arnaud joined Austin FC as an assistant coach ahead of the team’s inaugural season and has been present on the team’s coaching staff ever since. Prior to coaching, he had a decorated playing career in MLS, making more than 300 appearances across 15 seasons with Sporting KC, Montreal Impact, and D.C. United. He also made seven appearances for the United States Men’s National Team, scoring one goal.

Before joining Austin FC’s coaching staff, Arnaud served as an assistant coach with D.C. United from 2013 to 2017 and for Houston Dynamo from 2017 to 2020. He was Austin’s interim head coach for the team’s final match of the 2024 season and led the Verde & Black to a 3-2 win over Colorado.

Prior Coaching Career

2013 – 2017 D.C. United, assistant coach
2017 – 2019 Houston Dynamo, assistant coach
2019 Houston Dynamo, interim Head Coach
2020 Houston Dynamo, assistant coach

Playing / Coaching Career

College Career

1999 – 2001 West Texas A&M Buffaloes

Senior Club Professional Career

2002 - 2011 Sporting Kansas City (240 apps, 43 goals)
2012 – 2013 Montreal Impact (57 apps, 5 goals)
2014 – 2016 D.C. United (54 apps, 2 goals)

National Team Career

2007 – 2009 U.S. Men’s National Team (7 apps, 1 goal)