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Official: Preki Leaves Chivas USA
The Yugoslavian-American coach led the team to the playoffs every season at the helm.
Nov 12, 2009 5:08:06 PM
Chivas USA
has announced that Preki, the club's head coach, has left the team, apparently by mutual agreement.
Preki will pursue other coaching opportunities, and Chivas USA will immediately begin its search for the club’s next head coach.
“Preki has brought a great deal of success to this team, and is an important part of our history,” said Chivas USA Vice President of Soccer Operations Stephen Hamilton.
Predrag Radosavljevic was named Chivas USA's fourth Head Coach on Jan. 17, 2007, replacing Bob Bradley, after serving as assistant to Bradley during the 2006 MLS season.
A two-time MLS Most Valuable Player, Preki earned MLS Coach of the Year honors in 2007. He qualified for the playoffs in each of his three seasons in charge of the Red-and-White, and is the longest-serving head coach in team history.
“It has been an honor to be a part of the Chivas USA family for the last four years,” said Preki. “In my time here I have grown as a coach, and I am proud of our accomplishments. While I am excited to take the next step in my career, I will always have good memories of my time with Chivas USA.”
Preki posted a career record of 40-29-21 (W-L-T) and a winning percentage of .561, the top mark in club history.
Assistant Coach Carlos Llamosa will be directing the team’s practice sessions until the club names a head coach.
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Preki will pursue other coaching opportunities, and Chivas USA will immediately begin its search for the club’s next head coach.
“Preki has brought a great deal of success to this team, and is an important part of our history,” said Chivas USA Vice President of Soccer Operations Stephen Hamilton.
Predrag Radosavljevic was named Chivas USA's fourth Head Coach on Jan. 17, 2007, replacing Bob Bradley, after serving as assistant to Bradley during the 2006 MLS season.
A two-time MLS Most Valuable Player, Preki earned MLS Coach of the Year honors in 2007. He qualified for the playoffs in each of his three seasons in charge of the Red-and-White, and is the longest-serving head coach in team history.
“It has been an honor to be a part of the Chivas USA family for the last four years,” said Preki. “In my time here I have grown as a coach, and I am proud of our accomplishments. While I am excited to take the next step in my career, I will always have good memories of my time with Chivas USA.”
Preki posted a career record of 40-29-21 (W-L-T) and a winning percentage of .561, the top mark in club history.
Assistant Coach Carlos Llamosa will be directing the team’s practice sessions until the club names a head coach.
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