Chivas USA of Major League Soccer today announced that assistant coach Martín Vásquez will be leaving the club, effective immediately. Vásquez has accepted a position as assistant to Jürgen Klinsmann at Bayern Munich of Germany's Bundesliga starting July 1, when Klinsmann officially takes over managerial duties at the club.
"Martín Vásquez has been a member of Chivas USA since the very beginning, and I would like to thank him for his service to our club. He will be sorely missed," said Chivas USA Head Coach Preki. "Our search for an assistant who can capably fill Martín's shoes has begun in earnest, and we look forward to making an announcement in the coming weeks."
"Working with Chivas USA since its first season in 2005 has been a valuable learning experience and a tremendous source of pride for me. I would like to thank Chivas USA's players, coaching staff, and all my colleagues and friends in the organization for the chance to work with this special club during the past three years," said Vásquez. "Although I look forward to working with Jürgen Klinsmann at an important institution such as Bayern Munich, out of respect for Bayern's current manager Ottmar Hitzfeld, I shall refrain from making further public statements until officially assuming my new post in July."
"Martín Vásquez helped Chivas USA grow from an expansion franchise in 2005 to the best team in the Western Conference last season. Although we are sorry to see him go, we are proud that he is joining a world-class organization such as Bayern Munich. We wish him the best of luck," said Chivas USA President and CEO Shawn Hunter.
Official biographical information for Martín Vásquez can be found by: CLICKING HERE.
