Post Playing Career
After his retirement from the Earthquakes, Doyle worked as TV and radio color commentator for the team. In 2004 he was hired as assistant coach, replacing Dominic Kinnear who was promoted to head coach after Frank Yallop's departure to coach the Canadian national team. He stayed on until the franchise was relocated to Houston for the 2006 season. On October 3, 2007, he was named the new general manager of the Earthquakes.
Doyle is also the Director of Coaching of Mustang Soccer League, in Danville, California.
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