Overview
- Wicky, 48, signed through the 2027-28 MLS season with a club option for 2028-29.
- He succeeds Peter Vermes, who exited after 17 seasons, following a 7-20-7 campaign completed by interim Kerry Zavagnin.
- President and general manager David Lee highlighted Wicky’s domestic and international credentials and an attack-minded, possession style.
- The appointment comes with less than seven weeks to prepare before Sporting KC visits San Jose on Feb. 21.
- Wicky led Young Boys to a 2022-23 league-and-cup double and previously coached the Chicago Fire and the U.S. U-17s, with his appointment pending a P-1 visa.