Raphael Wicky returns to Major League Soccer (MLS) as a coach. The 48-year-old Valais signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Sporting Kansas City with the option for a further season.
Wicky has already worked in MLS when he worked for the Chicago Fire from late 2019 to late September 2021. Before that, he coached the American U17 national team. After returning to Switzerland, he took over the Young Boys in July 2022 and led them to the double in 2023. At the beginning of March 2024 he was released from the Bernese team, even though YB was in first place in the championship at that time.
Now Wicky is embarking on his next adventure in the USA. «In my conversations with David [Lee, dem GM des Vereins] “We immediately had a good connection and agreed on culture and style of play,” explained Wicky in the club’s media release.Sporting
Kansas City has won the MLS title twice, most recently in 2013. Last year the team missed the playoffs and was the worst team in the Western Conference with 28 points from 34 games. “I am convinced that the club has everything it takes to get back to where it belongs – great management, excellent facilities, a talented academy and a beautiful stadium with fantastic fans,” said Wicky.
The upcoming MLS season begins on February 21st.
