Luis Gonzalez (born July 14, 1980) is a Peruvian American soccer coach and former player who is currently the head coach with San Jose Earthquakes.
In December 2018, Gonzalez was named Head Coach of FC Dallas in MLS, earning a promotion from his academy director role. Gonzalez has adopted a style of play dubbed 'Luchi Ball' by fans, emphasizing possession and counter-pressing.
Gonzalez coached Dallas to playoff appearances in 2019 and 2020. On September 19, 2021, he was fired by FC Dallas after a low 6-11-9 record even with the help of one of the greatest strikers in the league Ricardo Pepi.
On December 4, 2021, Gonzalez was appointed assistant coach of the United States men's national soccer team.
On August 17, 2022, it was announced that Gonzalez would take over as head coach of the San Jose Earthquakes prior to the start of the 2023 Major League Soccer season. He would officially join the club following the conclusion of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.