Kansas City Current appoint Chris Armas as head coach

Chris Armas, who has managed multiple MLS clubs and worked as an assistant in England, has been named head coach of the NWSL's Kansas City Current. He replaces Vlatko Andonovski, who stepped away from the head coach role to focus on his sporting director duties.

Former MLS manager Chris Armas has been appointed head coach of the National Women's Soccer League club Kansas City Current. The move follows Vlatko Andonovski stepping away from the head coach role at the end of the 2025 season to concentrate on his position as the club's sporting director. Armas most recently managed the Colorado Rapids and left that role at the end of his contract in October. He has also worked as an assistant coach in England and previously coached in the women's college game. Key details: - Chris Armas has been named head coach of the Kansas City Current. - Vlatko Andonovski stepped down as head coach after the 2025 campaign to focus on being the club's sporting director. - Armas left the Colorado Rapids in October at the end of his contract after the 2025 season. - His prior roles include head coach positions at New York Red Bulls, Toronto FC and Colorado Rapids, and assistant roles at Manchester United and Leeds United. - As a player, Armas earned 66 senior international caps for the United States, played 264 MLS games, won the 1998 MLS Cup, and was named US Soccer's male player of the year in 2000. Summary: The club has appointed Armas to lead the NWSL side following Andonovski's move to a full-time sporting director role. Undetermined at this time.