THE Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has officially welcomed its new Senior Men’s National Team head coach, Thomas Dooley, as the former United States international arrived in the country to assume his role. Dooley, 64, is set to embark on a packed schedule of meetings and his first training sessions with domestic players.

His initial visit is focused on laying the groundwork for the ‘Golden Jaguars’ and building a solid foundation for their upcoming international campaigns.
This appointment marks a new era for the national team, as part of the GFF’s strategic push to elevate the programme in both performance and professionalism.

Dooley brings an impressive resume to the role. As a player, he earned 81 caps for the United States, including captaining the team at the 1998 FIFA World Cup. On the coaching side, he holds a UEFA Pro Licence—the highest certification in football coaching globally. He famously led the Philippines to an unbeaten qualification campaign for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

GFF President Wayne Forde expressed his confidence in the new head coach, stating that Dooley “brings a full set of tools and expertise” for the federation’s new direction.
Upon his arrival, Dooley said he was “honoured and excited” to take on the role. “I have been deeply impressed by the talent and potential of this group of players, and I firmly believe they can achieve even greater heights,” he added.

Dooley’s immediate focus will be on assessing the current player pool, building out his technical team, and preparing for future international tournaments.