Monday’s conference call with LA Galaxy club president Chris Klein was somewhat anti-climatic, as the big announcement of Peter Vagenas replacing Bruce Arena as the general manager was leaked a few hours beforehand.
However, we did gain some insight into the vacant head coaching position. Here’s what we learned:
-Bruce had signed a two-year extension without an out clause to manage the U.S. National Team, but Chris Klein and the organization ultimately decided not to stand in his way and terminated the contract.
-Curt Onalfo is currently the only internal candidate being considered, and the organization has spoken to Onalfo about the position
-Dave Sarachan is not a candidate
-LA will seek permission to interview other MLS head coaches within the league
-The Galaxy plan to interview at least one candidate from abroad, but would prefer a domestic manager
Chris Klein says the Galaxy are specifically building their team around Gio dos Santos, Gyasi Zardes, Sebastian Llegtet and Jelle van Damme.