 He went on to become the head coach of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) expansion team St. Louis Steamers in 1979.He coached the team for most of two seasons, earning MISL coach of the year for the 1979-1980 season and being fired in the 1980-1981 post-season over a contract dispute.McBride returned as coach in 1985 and remained through the 1985-1986 season.