Two years ago Freddy Juarez served as a coach for Real Salt Lake's burgeoning Arizona-based academy. Now, he's part of the club's first-team staff. On Tuesday, RSL announced that Juarez will join Jeff Cassar's coaching staff in 2017 and beyond, replacing Richie Williams who departs after one year on staff.
RSL general manager Craig Waibel said there is "no ill will" in Williams' departure.
"I think after Richie came here, the team was better than it was last year," Waibel told the Tribune. "As everyone does as at the end of every season, we sat down and have conversations.