Red Bull New York have named former Notts County manager Hans Backe as new head coach.
Backe, who has almost three decades of European coaching experience, will keep Richie Williams and goalkeeper coach Des McAleenan for his staff. Jeremy Holsopple will also join the staff as the team's Strength and Conditioning Coach.
"I am extremely excited to join the Red Bulls," Backe said. "It's evident with the stadium and the resources available that Red Bull is very committed to making this club the best in Major League Soccer. I hope that I can bring my expertise to the club and build a winning squad for our supporters."
The 57-year-old arrives at NYRB from Notts County - and before ten he'd worked as an assistant manager at Manchester City from 2007-08 with Sven Goran Eriksson, the ex-England National Team manager. Then he followed Eriksson when the latter took over as Mexican National Team head coach on June 3, 2008.
"I have followed Hans' career for many years and I think he will be an excellent coach for this team," said Red Bull New York General Manager and Sporting Director Erik Soler. "Hans brings a vast amount of experience from a variety of different clubs in Europe and he has been a fantastic mentor for many young and established players. We are confident that he will be able to help our club accomplish our goal of competing for a MLS Cup."
