FC Dallas’ disappointing begin to the 2024 MLS season has led to a training change.
Nico Estevez has left his function as head coach, the Western Convention membership introduced Sunday. Assistant coach Peter Luccin will handle the membership on an interim foundation because the seek for a brand new head coach begins instantly.
Estevez was employed in December 2021 and registered a 28-27-28 report throughout his time as head coach. FC Dallas made back-to-back playoff appearances throughout Estevez’s reign as head coach.
“It’s at all times a tough choice to half methods together with your head coach. An excessive amount of thought and deliberation went into this transfer as it’s nonetheless early within the season. We imagine a training change is in one of the best curiosity of the membership,” mentioned FC Dallas President Dan Hunt. “I wish to thank Nico for all the pieces he has executed for the membership, together with some nice playoff reminiscences.”
He beforehand served as an assistant coach beneath U.S. males’s nationwide workforce head coach Gregg Berhalter.
FC Dallas has struggled for many of 2024, successful simply three of its 16 league matches thus far. They’re sitting second-from-bottom within the Western Convention.
“Peter Luccin has been part of this membership in any respect ranges – a participant, an Academy coach and a primary workforce assistant,” mentioned Hunt. “He is aware of our gamers and understands the tradition of our membership, and we recognize his willingness to step up and lead throughout this transition.”
FC Dallas subsequent hosts St. Louis CITY SC on Saturday, June 15.