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Charles Renken, Academy Specialist Coach

Charles Renken

Charles Renken, Academy Specialist Coach

Charles Renken works within the St. Louis CITY SC Academy as a specialist coach, after previously joining the club as a sporting consultant in fall 2020. Within his role, Renken will provide individual training for players in various positions, improving their technique and positional awareness. Additionally, he will assist the club by developing scouting networks and building relationships within the local soccer community.

Renken played professional soccer for nine years, both in the U.S. and internationally. Throughout his national professional playing career, Renken played for Portland Timbers, Arizona United, Saint Louis FC and Seattle Sounders. Over the past five years, Renken has worked as a coach with various local soccer programs including Washington University, Club Atletico and St. Louis Scott Gallagher.