Buzz Lagos is the former head coach of the

Minnesota Thunder Minnesota Thunder was an American professional soccer team based in Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1990, the team played in the USL First Division (USL-1), the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009. The team played its hom ...

. Until he retired in 2005, he was the only coach in team history. He coached the Thunder for 16 years with an impressive overall record of 324-148-46, and led the team to four A-league Championship matches (1998, 1999, 2000, 2003), winning the championship match in 1999. He also taught math at St. Paul Academy and coached the SPA soccer team during their powerhouse years in the 1980s. Buzz currently resides in

St. Paul, Minnesota Saint Paul (abbreviated St. Paul) is the capital of the U.S. state of Minnesota and the county seat of Ramsey County. Situated on high bluffs overlooking a bend in the Mississippi River, Saint Paul is a regional business hub and the center o ...

with his wife Sarah. He is the father of eight children and more than twenty grandchildren all of which are involved in soccer. Two of his children,

Manny Lagos Manuel "Manny" Lagos (born June 11, 1971) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a midfielder. He and is the former head coach of Minnesota United FC. Club career Early career Born in St. Paul, MinnesotaGerard Lagos Gerard Lagos (born 25 August 1968) is an American former professional soccer player who played for the Minnesota Thunder. His father is Buzz Lagos and his brother is Manny Lagos. Professional Lagos spent his entire career with the Minnesota Th ...

, have been professional players.

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