The Vancouver Whitecaps FC have fired their head coach one day after losing to Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League 4-3.
The Whitecaps fired head coach Marc Dos Santos and assistant coach Phillip Dos Santos, effective immediately.
“We are very grateful to Marc and Phil for the hard work and sacrifice that they put in to lead our team over the past two and a half years,” said Axel Schuster, Whitecaps FC sporting director and chief executive officer. “We are extremely committed to continue moving this club and team in the right direction, and at this time we felt that it was necessary to make a change to achieve our next steps.”
According to a statement on the Whitecaps FC website, director of methodology, Vanni Sartini will lead the team as acting head coach for the time beaing. Assistant coach Ricardo Clark and goalkeeper coach Youssef Dahha will remain with the first team staff.
Whitecaps FC play their next match this coming Sunday, August 29 at home against Real Salt Lake. The ‘Caps have 14 matches remaining in their 2021 MLS regular season, including eight matches at BC Place.
“I am very grateful for my time with the Whitecaps and appreciate the support I received during a challenging two plus seasons,” added Marc Dos Santos. “There are a lot of great people at this club, who work extremely hard, and I’m thankful for the time we shared together. I am also especially thankful to the players, technical and support staff and wish everyone all the very best. I am very excited about the future.”
Dos Santos was appointed head coach in November 2018, while Phillip Dos Santos joined in December 2018. In Dos Santos’ two plus seasons as head coach, the team recorded an MLS regular season record of 22W-37L-18D, and a Round of 16 defeat at the MLS is Back Tournament in 2020.read more
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