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Sporting Kansas City Ends 20-Year Partnership with Coach Peter Vermes

The MLS club parts ways with its longest-tenured coach after a winless start to the 2025 season, naming Kerry Zavagnin as interim replacement.

Sep 21, 2024; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; Sporting Kansas City head coach Peter Vermes watches play against Minnesota United during the first half at Children's Mercy Park. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Peter Vermes and Sporting Kansas City have mutually agreed to part ways after two decades of collaboration as player, technical director, and head coach.
  • Vermes leaves as the longest-tenured coach in MLS history, with 203 regular-season wins, ranking third all-time in the league.
  • During his tenure, Vermes led Sporting KC to an MLS Cup title in 2013, three U.S. Open Cup championships, and 11 playoff appearances.
  • The decision follows Sporting Kansas City's poor start to the 2025 season, with a winless record of 0-5-1 through six matches.
  • Kerry Zavagnin, a long-time assistant coach, has been appointed as interim head coach as the club navigates this transitional period.