July 23, 2024...York United FC Announce Silviu Butnaru as Director of Scouting and Development (from York United FC website)

YORK UNITED FC ANNOUNCE SILVIU BUTNARU AS DIRECTOR OF SCOUTING AND DEVELOPMENT

A native of Romania, Butnaru boasts over 20 years experience as a coach, educator and mentor.

York United FC is excited to announce Silviu Butnaru as the club’s new Director of Scouting and Development.

An accomplished athlete with the Canadian Paralympic Team, Butnaru boasts over 20 years of international experience as a coach, educator and mentor, with a vast background in the development of high performance players.

A native of Romania, Butnaru graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Health and Physical Education from the University of Bucharest and began his coaching journey not long afterwards.

He has earned his UEFA 'A' Licence through the Football Association of Ireland and has worked in a litany of educational roles in the Greater Toronto Area. Boasting a longtime association with Ontario Soccer, he has served as General Manager/Technical Director with Rosedale Moore Park Association and has also spent time with Anderson College as Director of Education. Most recently, Butnaru was General Manager of Crusaders Rugby Club in Oakville, ON.

Butnaru will work closely with York United FC's Sporting Director, Jorge Villalpando, to identify and develop local players, strengthening the organization's commitment to sourcing more Canadian talent and affording them the opportunities to succeed at the highest level.

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