January 7 – MLS aspect New York Metropolis FC have named Dutchman Pascal Jansen as their new supervisor, succeeding Nick Cushing, who was dismissed in November.
Jansen joins from Ferencvaros in Hungary, the place he served as supervisor since June 2024. In The Massive Apple, he’ll change Cushing who departed NYCFC following elimination by crosstown rivals the New York Pink Bulls within the semi-finals of the Japanese Convention final season. The Dutchman has signed a contract operating till 2028.
“We’re delighted to welcome Pascal to New York Metropolis FC,” stated NYCFC sporting director David Lee.
“We’ve a gaggle of actually gifted gamers and wished to rent an skilled coach that may take us to the subsequent stage, and Pascal ticks all of the packing containers we have been on the lookout for to steer New York Metropolis FC,” Lee continued.
“Pascal brings unbelievable expertise and a mode of play that aligns with our philosophy. Desires to play an entertaining and attacking type that can create probabilities and rating objectives, which I’m certain our followers will take pleasure in watching and can assist us compete for trophies throughout all competitions in 2025 and past. All through his profession, Pascal has huge expertise and an amazing monitor document of growing younger gamers who’ve gone on to have success on the highest ranges in Europe and know the right way to maximize their potential to develop them each on and off the sphere.”
Within the Netherlands, Jansen coached AZ Alkmaar, main the membership to the semi-finals of the UEFA Convention League. He additionally loved a spell in control of Jong PSV within the Dutch second division.
“The values I stand for as a coach are consistent with the membership’s values,” stated Jansen. “I deliver an aggressive type of play that likes to strain opponents in-and-out of possession. … I’m honored to be part of the New York Metropolis household and look ahead to the success we will all obtain collectively.”
“I imagine in a holistic method the place we need to be certain that the gamers in our surroundings dwell as much as their full potential and turn into the perfect model of themselves. I’ve a ardour for growing gamers and serving to them turn into higher folks and higher athletes.”
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