Revolution head coach Bruce Arena resigns following investigation
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bruce Arena stop as coach of the New England Revolution on Saturday evening, six weeks after he was positioned on administrative depart by Major League Soccer for what it mentioned have been “allegations that he made insensitive and inappropriate remarks.”
The 71-year-old, a member of the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame, didn’t element the allegations. The league had positioned him on depart on Aug. 1.
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“The investigation has been a hard and difficult process, for me and my family, but hearing from so many who have been part of my career truly has been gratifying and has helped make this decision easier,” he mentioned in an announcement launched by the workforce. “I know that I have made some mistakes and moving forward, I plan to spend some time reflecting on this situation and taking corrective steps to address what has transpired. And while this has not been an easy decision, I am confident that it is in the best interest of both the New England Revolution organization and my family that we part ways at this time.”
Richie Williams, a longtime Arena assistant, was appointed interim coach on the time of the depart, and the workforce mentioned he’ll stay in that function. Curt Onalfo will proceed as interim sporting director, filling a job Arena additionally held.
Arena was employed by New England in May 2019 and led the workforce to 60 wins, 31 losses and 42 attracts in MLS. A five-time MLS Cup winner and former U.S. nationwide coach, Arena succeeded Brad Friedel as coach and basic supervisor Michael Burns.
The Revolution have by no means received an MLS Cup, however have been to the finals 5 instances. The final was in 2014 after they misplaced to the LA Galaxy workforce coached by Arena.
He has coached 14 seasons in Major League Soccer with the New York Red Bulls, D.C. United and LA. He received titles with D.C. United in 1996 and 1997 and with the Galaxy in 2011, 2012 and 2014.
He has had two stints as U.S. nationwide coach and received 5 NCAA Division I championships over 18 seasons at Virginia.
