Former Chelsea star Frank Lampard might continue his managerial journey in MLS. According to a recent report by The Athletic’s Tom Bogert, Lampard is currently the favorite to become the new head coach of Charlotte FC.
Charlotte FC is looking for a new head coach after firing Christian Lattanzio following the end of the 2023 MLS campaign. Lattanzio was fired despite leading the club to MLS Cup playoffs for the first time.
According to Bogert, Charlotte FC is currently wrapping up the interview process with Lattanzio’s potential successors. The MLS side is aiming to make the hire by the end of the year. Aside from Lampard, former Aston Villa manager Dean Smith is also believed to have a strong candidacy.
Frank Lampard started his managerial career with Championship side Derby County ahead of the 2018-19 season. Lampard led County to playoff finals for the Premier League in his first season in charge, but they ended up losing to Aston Villa. Still, this was enough for his former club, Chelsea, to hire him as a replacement for Maurizio Sarri.
Lampard lasted less than two seasons with Chelsea, being fired midway through the 2020-21 campaign due to bad results. He later had a one-year stint with Everton before briefly returning to Chelsea as a caretaker to see out the 2022-23 season.
