CARSON, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes will have a new man at the helm when they host the LA Galaxy in the 65th edition of the California Clásico.
The Earthquakes relieved head coach Dominic Kinnear and top assistant Jon Spencer of their duties on Sunday. Kinnear went 27-31-27 in his second stint as Earthquakes’ boss.
Replacing Kinnear will be former Earthquakes technical director Chris Leitch. Alex Covelo will join the former Quakes defender as his assistant coach.
"Chris is the ideal person to take this role for the Earthquakes at this time," said Earthquakes General Manager Jesse Fioranelli in a statement.