Mikey Varas in line to become San Diego FC’s first head coach
The former United States Under-20 team coach is set to take on a new challenge to become the first coach in the history of the San Diego franchise.
San Diego FC are finalizing details for the franchise to make its MLS debut in 2025 season. The team from Southern California has already begun to take important steps, such as bringing in Mexican forward Hirving Chucky Lozano, as its first major signing for their debut campaign.
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One of San Diego’s main objectives has been to find the right profile of coach to guide the team. They are looking for someone who perfectly adapts to the team’s needs as well as the team’s sports management expectations.
According to MLS journalist Tom Bogert and Give Me Sport, San Diego FC has opted for Mikey Varas. The 44-year-old has held numerous coaching positions since starting his managerial career at the Sacramento Republic academy in 2016. Bogert reports that negotiations are in progress.
Varas spent almost two years as coach of the United States Under-20 team, and more recently has been working as an assistant for the USMNT.