Nov
25

Hamlett Out As Fire Head Coach


Its news that won’t shock many and it’s also news that came down last night (as mentioned on Twitter I was slammed with work at my day-job). Denis Hamlett will not be returning next season as head coach of the Chicago Fire as the club decided not to renew his contract. Hamlett took over as…[continue reading]

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Nov
10

Preki Headed Out As Chivas Manager

Preki Headed Out As Chivas Manager

Don’t say we didn’t tell you so. Preki is not be coming back as Chivas USA’s manager next season as his contract option for 2010 is not being picked up. Goal.com is reporting that with Preki leaving assistant Martin Vasquez is likely to get the top spot as Chivas’ front man. Vasquez has been an…[continue reading]

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Nov
03

Evening Links and Thoughts: Coaching Craziness

Evening Links and Thoughts: Coaching Craziness

As mentioned earlier on my Twitter feed today has been a slow day due to some bad headaches on my end. I won’t go into it much but I am feeling a little better after some medicine kicked in here (thanks to the few who asked). I didn’t have much planned for tonight but I…[continue reading]

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Oct
27

Cummins Out As TFC Manager


Not a real shocker here since Toronto FC got spanked on the final day of the season when they needed a win to reach the post season. Toronto FC announced today that interim head coach Chris Cummins will not be returning for the upcoming 2010 MLS season. Effective immediately, the search begins for a new…[continue reading]

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Oct
22

Evening Links and Thoughts: Ties, US Midfield Issues, and more

Evening Links and Thoughts: Ties, US Midfield Issues, and more

Its a pretty full night here at WVHooligan as far as the links and thoughts go. I have a couple stories that kind of make my head spin, a couple surrounding the US national team and a brief discussion on a rule that could really help some young players out with the NCAA. First up…[continue reading]

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Aug
03

Onalfo Canned In KC


Turns out losing 6-0 can get you fired, but I’m sure that wasn’t the only reason. According to a couple KC blogs (DTB and Back Post), Kansas City has fired head coach Curt Onalfo. Along with Onalfo, assistant coach, Kris Kelderman was also let go leaving Kerry Zavagnin and John Pascarella as the two remaining…[continue reading]

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Dec
16

Coaching Shake-Up At Chivas?

Coaching Shake-Up At Chivas?

It sounds possible right now for Chivas USA to be making a coaching change in the very near future. Andrea Canales at Goal.com says that a change could be coming thanks to Chivas owner Jorge Vergara breaking his silence with the media. The official Chivas site mentioned that Vergara also said that a present assistant…[continue reading]

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Dec
10

Schmid to Seattle Close To Deal

Schmid to Seattle Close To Deal

Another thing that we all saw coming here, Sigi Schmid will become the head coach of expansion side Seattle Sounders FC. We had word earlier today that he wouldn’t return to Columbus next year as a deal did not go through between the two sides. The only thing that could stand in the way is…[continue reading]

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Dec
05

Schmid and Seattle Talking


The biggest surprise (sarcasm) of the month, Sigi Schmid is talking to expansion club Seattle Sounders FC about their head coach opening. We’ve all thought he was a candidate since the start of 2008 and now it is a little more official. Sigi Schmid is officially a candidate to be named head coach of Seattle…[continue reading]

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Aug
20

Clavijo Stepping Down


Fernando Clavijo is resigning as coach of the Rapids effective immediately, according to the Denver Post this morning. No real shocker here as Clavijo left the club earlier last week to be with his family in his native Uruguay. He mentions that he wants to help the club but needs to be with his family…[continue reading]

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