Richard Garcia

  • Years with club: 2014
  • Position: Winger / Second Striker
  • Nationality: Australian
  • Acquisition: Signed a deal with Minnesota United FC (NASL) on May 5, 2014, as a high-profile international signing.

Richard Garcia is a former Australian international known for his long career in England’s top divisions and his appearance at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. His time with Minnesota United FC during the NASL era was extremely brief, as administrative issues severely curtailed his playing time.

Key stats with Minnesota United (NASL, 2014):

  • Total club appearances: 2
  • Total club goals: 0
  • Playing Time Issue: Due to difficulties obtaining a work visa, Garcia was only able to appear in two matches, playing a total of just 25 minutes.
  • Departure: Departed the club in July 2014 and quickly signed with Perth Glory back in Australia.

Memorable moments and honors (Overall Career):

  • Premier League Experience: Played five seasons in the top tiers of English football, notably making 128 appearances for Hull City and helping them gain promotion to the Premier League in 2008. He also played for West Ham United and Colchester United.
  • World Cup Appearance: Represented the Australia Senior National Team in 17 caps, including starting in two matches (against Germany and Serbia) at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
  • A-League Career: Finished his playing career as the captain of Perth Glory in the Australian A-League, retiring in 2017.

Where is he now?:

  • Following his playing career, Garcia transitioned into coaching.
  • Coaching Career: He served as the Head Coach of Perth Glory (A-League) from September 2020 to March 2022.
  • Current Role: Richard Garcia is currently an active coach within the Australian Youth National Team setup, serving as an Assistant Coach for the Subway Young Socceroos (U20) and the U23 Olyroos as of 2025.