BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Fire executive Frank Klopas says the knowledge he gained while scouting and signing current players will help him in his transition to interim coach.
The 44-year-old Fire technical director took over after the team announced the dismissal of second-year coach Carlos de los Cobos on Monday. Klopas supervised his first practice on Tuesday.
Chicago is 1-4-6 this season. Its last Major League Soccer victory came on March 26, a 3-2 decision over Kansas City.
Klopas says, “I feel comfortable because I believe in the group we have.” He will continue to supervise the team’s soccer operations.
Klopas says de los Cobos was fired on Sunday and the players learned on Monday.
