Pat Noonan reached 100 wins as FC Cincinnati’s coach, a milestone the club marked Saturday as his successful tenure added another defining achievement. Noonan has led Cincinnati since the 2022 season and was named MLS Coach of the Year in 2023.
What happened
FC Cincinnati recognized Noonan after he reached the century mark in victories with the club. The achievement reflects the results accumulated since he took charge at the start of the 2022 season.
The milestone also adds to a tenure already distinguished by league recognition. Noonan’s MLS Coach of the Year honor came in 2023, his second season leading Cincinnati.
Why it matters
Reaching 100 wins gives Noonan another clear marker of the progress made during his time with FC Cincinnati. It is particularly notable because his regular-season pace had already placed him alongside an established MLS benchmark earlier in the year.
The century mark and the league benchmark measure different parts of Noonan’s record, but together they show the speed at which he has accumulated victories. Since beginning his Cincinnati tenure in 2022, he has moved from a new head coach to an award winner and then to a 100-win coach with the same club.
By the numbers
Noonan earned his 75th MLS regular-season victory in May, reaching that total in his 151st league match. That tied Brian Schmetzer as the fastest coach to 75 regular-season wins in the post-shootout era.
The comparison gives context to Noonan’s broader 100-win achievement. His regular-season record has developed at a pace matched by only one other coach under the league format used for the benchmark.
Noonan’s key markers now include taking over in 2022, winning MLS Coach of the Year in 2023, reaching 75 regular-season victories in 151 matches and recording 100 wins with FC Cincinnati. Each milestone has come during one continuous tenure with the club.
What to watch next
Noonan’s next league target is 100 MLS regular-season wins. Having already reached 75 at a record-tying pace, the focus now shifts to how quickly he can add the remaining 25 league victories.
That pursuit will provide the next measuring point for his FC Cincinnati tenure. The club’s Saturday recognition celebrated the century already secured, while the regular-season century remains the benchmark ahead.