In a statement posted on Twitter today, RSL coach Mike Petke spoke publicly for the first time about his firing, saying he “lost (his) temper and showed poor judgment” — but also claimed that he had entered an agreement with Real Salt Lake to continue coaching the team.
A full transcript of his statement follows.
While I may no longer be the head coach, I continue to believe in the players at Real Salt Lake and wish them and Coach Juarez the very best in their pursuit of a place in the post season.