Overview

• President Diego Gigliani and technical director John Hackworth assume his duties on an interim basis.
• The decision follows a 3-2 defeat to Vancouver decided by Thomas Müller’s stoppage-time penalty against Roman Bürki.
• Club statements cite failure to create sporting stability and to meet expectations despite roster investment.
• Leadership praised Pfannenstiel’s role in the club’s launch, including recruiting several German players.
• With the transfer window closed, the team begins a search for a permanent sporting director as it sits near the bottom of the Western Conference.