Jovan Kirovski

Born in Escondido, California, Kirovski, is the son of Macedonian immigrants. In the 1990's at age of 14 Kirovski visited Yugoslavia for a trial with Croatian club Hajduk Split, but due to the uncertain political situation at that time his parents decided to return back to the United States. In 1991-92 season as a sophomore he led San Pasqual High Golden Eagles to the San Diego County title. He was also a member of the San Diego Nomads from 1991. While on a tour in 1992 with the U.S. Western Region Olympic Development Squad in United Kingdom, Kirovski impressed Manchester United youth coach Steve Kelly. Kelly arranged for Kirovski to be a guest player for Glasgow Rangers in the upcoming Milk Cup, an international football youth tournament held annually in Northern Ireland. Kirovski excelled in the tournament, scoring seven goals in seven games, including the match-winner in the semifinals, and helping the team win the tournament. He joined Manchester United's youth team in 1992, becoming the first American-born player to sign with the club. He led the reserve team in scoring in 1996, but was not able to break into the first team because of work permit regulations. After that season, he signed with Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga. Kirovski spent the next four seasons in Germany. He played in Dortmund's 1996–97 UEFA Champions League campaign, becoming the first American to win the competition. He earned significant playing time during the 1998–99 season, when…

Kirovski made his debut for the United States national team at the age of 18 on October 19, 1994, against Saudi Arabia, and played at the 1996 Olympics and the 1999 and 2003 editions of the FIFA Confederations Cup. Kirovski earned 62 caps in total with the US.

International goals

Scores and results list the United States' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kirovski goal.

Kirovski joined Los Angeles Galaxy as assistant coach immediately upon his retirement in January 2012. In January 2013, the Galaxy appointed him as the club's technical director. In June 2024, Kirovski joined AC Milan as Director of Sports Development to be in charge of Milan’s Academy, including Milan Futuro, the Rossoneri’s second team.