Sporting Kansas City have mutually parted ways with longtime manager Peter Vermes, the club announced Monday morning.
Vermes was the longest-tenured head coach in MLS and one of the longest-serving managers in global soccer, having taken over his role in 2009.
Kerry Zavagnin has been named interim coach after being an assistant on Vermes’ staff.
“It would be hard to list all of the people I want to thank after 20 seasons in managerial positions at Sporting Kansas City,” Vermes said in a statement.
“I am thankful to everyone, especially ownership, for giving me the opportunity of being a steward of this club for the past two decades. I wish the club nothing but the best in the future.”
This decision followed Saturday’s 2-1 loss at FC Dallas, which extended the club’s winless streak (all competitions) to 13 games, dating back to September 2024.
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