Get to Know Coach Manny Ekunseitan
Where are you from?
Andover, Minnesota
What city do you live in currently?
West Allis
How long have you lived in the Milwaukee area?
I’ve like in the Milwaukee area almost a year now - since February 2019.
What school did you graduate from?
UW-Green Bay
What was your field of study?
Business Marketing and Human Resources
Best playing memory?
My best playing memory would be scoring the winning goal my senior year of high school in extra time to go to state.
Big or small family?
Small
Do you have any pets?
No
Favorite soccer team?
Chelsea FC
Favorite soccer player?
Neymar
Who’s better, Messi or Ronaldo?
Messi
Favorite professional coach?
Jose Mourinho
How long have you coached for?
Two years
How long have you coached at FC?
Seven months
Are you full-time or part-time with FC?
Part-time
What is your full-time job?
Account Manager/Recruiter
Favorite sport to watch besides soccer?
Basketball or American football
Favorite thing to do in free time?
Play FIFA
Who’s your favorite athlete?
My favorite athlete is Kobe Bryant.
What was your first job? When did you have it?
I worked at Walgreens when I played for my summer team going into my sophomore year of college.
Do you prefer to cook or eat out?
I prefer to cook.
What’s your favorite meal?
Pasta with alfredo
What is your favorite type of foreign food?
Pho (Vietnamese)
What is your favorite holiday and why?
My favorite holiday is Christmas. I don’t see my entire family too often, so when I do it's very nice.
Favorite TV Series?
Ozark
Favorite music artist?
Drake
Favorite time of the year and why?
My favorite time of the year is summer because living in the Midwest that’s when the weather is the best for soccer.