McKinney Chupacabras name Jose Luis Burciaga as Head Coach

The McKinney Chupacabras have named local MLS standout Jose Luis Burciaga as the first head coach in club history. The Oak Cliff native played eight seasons in MLS for Sporting Kansas City (at that time the Kansas City Wizards) and the Colorado Rapids. He also played professionally for the Atlanta Silverbacks and Dallas Sidekicks.

“I am excited to be given the opportunity to be the head coach of the McKinney Chupacabras!” said Coach Burciaga. “I am looking forward to leading our team to success on and off the field. I want to thank Michael Hitchcock, Ed Puskarich, and Shawn Culbertson for this great opportunity. I cannot wait to see and meet all our great fans! DALE CHUPACABRAS!”

Buciaga coached and was the GM for Keene FC, who became Foro SC, in the UPSL and helped found the local community youth side Wizards Futbol Club.

“We’re excited that Jose Burciaga will be the first head coach in McKinney Chupacabras history. Jose brings Major League Soccer experience and a deep rooted passion in growing the game in the local community to McKinney. As a player and coach, Jose has been successful throughout his career, on and off the field. We know that success will continue with the Chupacabras. It’s an exciting time for soccer in McKinney. Welcome, Jose to the McKinney Chupacabras.”

Owner & Managing Partner Michael Hitchcock 

As a player, Buciaga won the US Open Cup in 2004 with KC and was named to the MLS Best XI as well as KC’s MVP in 2006. He was also named MLS Humanitarian of the Year in 2008 for work with US Soccer Foundation’s Passback program and the establishment of his own foundation, the Jose Luis Burciaga Jr. Foundation. 

He also had this Moment #29 in the top 50 moments back in 2004.

Jose Luis Burciaga named head coach of McKinney Chupacabras, February 3, 2025. (Courtesy McKinney Chupacabras)
Jose Luis Burciaga named head coach of McKinney Chupacabras, February 3, 2025. (Courtesy McKinney Chupacabras)

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