Former Bafana Bafana defender Bradley Carnell has been appointed as the head coach of new MLS franchise St Louis City.
Carnell had been serving as an assistant at New York Red Bulls since 2017, where he also had a brief spell as interim coach in 2020.
Prior to that Carnell had worked as coach of the University of Johannesburg, and served as an assistant at Orlando Pirates.
“We can honestly say that we got our top candidate for the club’s first head coach position, and wanted to get him on board early given the integral role he’ll play in building our first team,” Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel said via a press release from the club as quoted by mlssoccer.com.
“We knew it was important to have someone who understood the ins and outs of the MLS, as well as the international market, and Bradley has all the attributes we were looking for.
“His experience as a player and coach set him apart, and I am confident that he will help us to build a very competitive team for our inaugural 2023 season.”
“I am grateful to be a part of the St. Louis CITY family, a team where I can help build something special in a city that is already so passionate about soccer,” Carnell said in the statement.
“Lutz’s vision matches my ambitions of building a competitive team through the heavy use of data, technology and a keen focus on individual player development.
“I am looking forward to establishing a team that reflects St. Louis, one that’s diverse, hardworking and community-led.
“I am thrilled to help create the future of the sport in an incredible soccer city.”
