 Frank Yallop Gallops Away
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LA Galaxy left searching for a new coach
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After a losing season where they missed the playoffs for the second straight season, the Los Angeles Galaxy announced late Monday afternoon that they have also lost their head coach, Frank Yallop. Upon the completion of the regular season, the Galaxy received a phone call from the San Jose Earthquakes, a 2008-09 Major League Season expansion team, requesting to speak to their head coach. Out of respect for Coach Yallop permission was granted and that marked the beginning of the end between the Galaxy and Yallop; an agreement was reached between both parties and Coach Yallop was contractually released from the Galaxy. According to team President and General Manager, Alexi Lalas, this move by Yallop was not expected at all, but supported by the Galaxy.
“It was ultimately the best move for him and his family,” said Lalas. As some form of compensation for their coach, the San Jose Earthquakes gave the Galaxy a third round draft pick in the upcoming MLS Super Draft.
When referring to Yallop’s replacement, Lalas stated, “This is an opportunity to push the envelope and do something not seen in the MLS.” When asked if there were possible candidates available for the position, Lalas said there were none, but the Galaxy will search for a “sexy-type candidate.” Lalas described this as someone interesting, creative, and one that would bring something new to the Galaxy organization.
With the head coach switching sides, we are sure to see a renewed rivalry between the Galaxy and Quakes beginning next season. Despite losing their coach, the Galaxy still have the most recognizable athlete in the world in David Beckham, and can now potentially bring another high-profile figure to the MLS. The search now begins for Lalas and the Galaxy, as they seek to fill the void sooner, rather than later.
Also by Arhtur Sezgin
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