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Real Monarchs: Mike Petke, former Red Bulls coach, eager to build winner in return to coaching

The former Red Bulls boss will have time to figure it out. He's in a new realm, tasked with balancing development of young players with aspirations of one day making it to the RSL first team and winning matches — something that has been a tough go for the Monarchs entering Year 3 in the USL.

Petke, 41, has been out of coaching since his surprise firing by the Red Bulls at the conclusion of the 2014 season. The former MLS defender led New York to its first-ever major trophy in 2013 when the Red Bulls hoisted the Supporters' Shield that year.