Main the Vancouver Whitecaps to the MLS Cup Playoffs in 2024 didn’t save Vanni Sartini from shedding his job on Monday.
Sartini and the Whitecaps parted methods on Monday, ending a three-year run with him on the place. The Italian initially joined the Whitecaps as first staff assistant coach previous to the beginning of the 2019 MLS season, earlier than transitioning to director of methodology in September 2020 and Whitecaps FC II head coach.
He later grew to become appearing head coach in 2021 and led the membership to the MLS Cup Playoffs later that season. Sartini was formally named head coach in November of that 12 months.
Throughout his time as head coach, Sartini led the Whitecaps to a 44-40-32 document in MLS play. He led the membership to three-consecutive Canadian Championships, in addition to clinching MLS playoff berths in three of 4 years.
“We’re extremely grateful to Vanni,” mentioned Whitecaps FC sporting director and chief govt officer Axel Schuster, . “Since arriving in Vancouver six years in the past, Vanni gave his all to this membership and metropolis. He embraced all the things with ardour and loved great success alongside the best way. I’m extraordinarily grateful for our friendship and want him all the most effective.
The Whitecaps suffered elimination from the playoff this season by the hands of LAFC, shedding over three legs.