The have employed Fabrice Gautrat because the group’s subsequent head coach, a supply has confirmed to
Gautrat will probably be introduced on Friday, stated the supply, who was briefed on the matter however requested anonymity on condition that the appointment had not but been formally disclosed by the membership. The Sprint declined to remark when reached Thursday evening. The Equalizer first reported Gautrat’s hiring, late Thursday.
The 37-year-old beforehand served stints as assistant coach for the and , although that is first skilled head teaching place. He will probably be tasked with main a group that had a tumultuous 2024 season and completed backside of the standings.
He fills a job left behind by Ricky Clarke, who took over on an interim foundation after former head coach Fran Alonso’s months-long absence from the group that started in late June. The membership formally , which left Clarke answerable for the group for the rest of the season.
The Sprint ended the 12 months with a 5-5-16 report. Final month, group introduced Clarke’s departure. Gautrat arrives in Houston in the midst of a busy offseason. The membership lately employed Angela Hucles Mangano as president of girls’s soccer after she left , and has had some high-profile participant signings.
The group lately acquired former teammates and . Ryan joined the membership in a after a breakout season that noticed her earn her first cap with the USWNT. Sheehan joined the membership instantly after coming into free company. The 2 have been a significant a part of Gotham’s championship successful group in 2023.
Earlier than turning to teaching, Gautrat had a quick skilled enjoying profession. He’s additionally married to , beforehand Morgan Brian, a two-time World Cup winner and present NWSL champion with the .
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