The following is a press release from Chivas USA --
CARSON, CA (Dec 17, 2008) MLS -- Mike Matkovich, who served as an assistant coach on Chivas USA’s technical staff during the 2008 Major League Soccer season, has left his post with the club to take the head coaching position for the United States Under-18 Men’s National Team.
“Mike Matkovich was a key contributor to our coaching staff this past season. While we are sorry to see him go, we know the U.S. Under-18 head coaching position represents a great opportunity for Mike and we wish him the best of luck,” said Chivas USA Vice President of Soccer Stephen Hamilton. “We will now begin the process of searching for a replacement to be named to Preki’s technical staff in the weeks ahead.”
Matkovich, 46, was named Chivas USA assistant coach on February 12, 2008, joining the Los Angeles-based club from Toronto FC, where he had served in the same role during TFC’s inaugural season in MLS (2007). Chivas USA’s technical staff comprises Head Coach Preki Radosavljevic, Goalkeeper Coach Leo Percovich and Assistant Coach and Team Administrator Kevin Esparza.
