Chris Armas Appointed as Colorado Rapids' New Head Coach
Former Premier League assistant and MLS veteran aims to revive last-placed Western Conference team.
- Chris Armas, former assistant coach in the Premier League and ex-MLS player, has been hired as the new permanent coach for the Colorado Rapids.
- Armas replaces Robin Fraser, who was dismissed in September with the Rapids at the bottom of the Western Conference.
- Armas has a rich history in MLS, both as a player and a coach, including a stint as head coach for the New York Red Bulls where he won the Supporters' Shield in 2018.
- He also served as an assistant at Manchester United and Leeds United in the Premier League.
- Armas is eager to implement his style of play at Colorado, aiming for high energy, attacking, and entertaining football.