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Angel City FC has their next head coach. The National Women’s Soccer League club announced on Thursday that Alexander Straus has been hired, and will join the team at the end of May.
Sam Laity has been managing the team as interim coach, with Angel City posting a 2-2-0 record. This is the first time that Angel City has gone unbeaten in its first four matches.
Mark Parsons, Angel City sporting director, said that Straus fits the “profile” of what the club was looking for in its next head coach.
“When we set out to hire our head coach, we looked for specific characteristics such as a dominant style of play, a proven winner at the highest level, a focus on player development, a collaborative mindset, and a leader in high performance,” Parsons said, via a press release. “Alex fits this profile at every measure. He has consistently demonstrated an ability to unite teams under a shared purpose, inspire players to grow and perform at their peak, and deliver results consistently. I’m truly confident…
