The San Jose Earthquakes are about to make a head-turning announcement on Monday, according to multiple media reports that erupted late Sunday evening.
The Quakes are apparently set to unveil former Chivas Guadalajara manager Matias Almeyda as their new head coach, a striking appointment for a club laboring in last place in the overall MLS standings.
I’m being told Matias Almeyda is set to be named #Quakes74 head coach tomorrow.
Me comentan fuentes cercanas a los San Jose Earthquakes que Matias Almeyda será el nuevo director técnico de la franquicia.
— Joel Soria (@soriajoelfutbol) October 8, 2018
Can confirm Joel’s report. Great scoop by him. https://t.co/HlBdwrVls9
— Jeff Carlisle (@JeffreyCarlisle) October 8, 2018
Originally broken by Joel Soria, editor of Quakes Epicenter, the news was confirmed by Bay Area-based ESPN FC reporter Jeff Carlisle and given further credence by a teaser tweet from the Earthquakes’ official account:
Tomorrow. 👀 pic.twitter.com/smPV1KiLDK
— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) October 8, 2018
The charismatic Argentinean has built a track record of success at River Plate, Banfield and Chivas – the latter of which featured runs to the Liga MX 2017 Clausura championship, two Copa MX titles and this year’s Concacaf Champions League trophy, which featured victories over MLS sides Seattle Sounders, New York Red Bulls and Toronto FC.
A highly successful central midfielder during his own playing career, Almeyda carved out impressive stints at River Plate, Lazio, Inter Milan and others as well as earning 35 caps and two World Cup campaigns for his country. He left Chivas in June and was recently connected to the managerial vacancies of the Mexican and Argentinean national teams.
Nicknamed El Pelado (“The Bald One”) despite his signature flowing locks, he is known for an inspirational style of leadership and a unique tactical identity that emphasizes attacking play and one-on-one duels across the pitch.
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