Sounders head scout Kurt Schmid has left his post in Seattle to reunite with his father in L.A., where he will serve as the Galaxy’s new Director of Player Personnel and Scouting.
In his role with the LA Galaxy, Kurt Schmid will work directly in all soccer-related aspects of the LA Galaxy and LA Galaxy II, specifically in scouting and identifying talent at the collegiate, national and international level. In addition to scouting and identifying talent, he will work closely with the Galaxy technical staff in areas regarding player evaluation, interacting with agents and facilitating MLS communication and CBA compliance.