Sporting KC hire Raphaël Wicky as head coach on two-year contract
The Guardian • 1/5/2026 • Last cited 1/6/2026
Summary
Sporting Kansas City has appointed Raphaël Wicky as their fifth permanent head coach, signing him to a two-year contract with an option for a third year, according to The Guardian. Wicky, 48, previously managed the Chicago Fire and BSC Young Boys in Switzerland.
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