Kansas City Current have moved on from head coach Matt Potter the club announced in a release on Wednesday. The franchise said the move came due to “issues around his leadership and employment responsibilities.” Assistant Coach Caroline Sjöblom has been named Interim Head Coach for the team, who are on the road in Houston for a Challenge Cup match against the Dash on Wednesday.
“We watch the play on the pitch, we keep a pulse on the locker room, and we are constantly evaluating ways to improve our club,” said General Manager Camille Ashton in a club statement. “Through our ongoing process of continuous improvement, we believe now is the right time for this change.”
Potter’s dismissal comes after just one year with the club where the team finished fifth in the regular season and reached the 2022 NWSL Championship final. The franchise had a standout off-season, that included big free agency signings, contract extensions for players on the 2022 roster, and high…