The San Jose Earthquakes have confirmed Chris Leitch as their official general supervisor, the membership showed Monday.
Leitch acted as interim GM given that July, however has now come to be the crew’s everlasting choice.
He has been with the Earthquakes given that 2009, first as a player earlier than transitioning to a coaching role and ultimately named technical director in 2015. San Jose parted methods with former GM Jesse Fioranelli in July, calling Leitch to guide their football operations within the intervening time.
“I couldn’t be greater excited for this possibility,” stated Leitch in a club launch.
“This club has been my own family on account that 2009 and I’m obsessed on the challenge we've got underway. While the 2021 season didn’t end how we desired, we’re entering an crucial offseason to rebuild and placed a competitive team on the sphere for our fans to aid.”
After turning into interim GM, Leitch negotiated the blockbuster alternate to accumulate ahead Jeremy Ebobisse from Portland Timbers for $1.167 million General Allocation Money.
The Earthquakes additionally traded defender Florian Jungwirth to the Vancouver Whitecaps.
“I’m thrilled to retain working with Chris in his new position,” said Earthquakes leader operating officer Jared Shawlee.
“Our goal became to discover a candidate with full-size MLS understanding, a tune document of participant improvement, and considerate use of information to make informed choices. In addition to checking every box, Chris has been a established leader for our membership in loads of roles over the last 13 years.”
The crew ended the 2021 season in 10th region on the Western Conference table, lacking out at the MLS Cup playoffs.
