The U.S. Soccer Federation announced on Tuesday that Jason Kreis has been named the new U.S. under-23 national team manager. Kreis, who last served as Orlando City SC manager, will have its first challenge in leading the team in qualifications for an appearance on the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

The news was confirmed on U.S. Soccer Youth National Teams’ official social media.

“Jason’s qualities and experience made him stand out as the best candidate to lead our U23 men’s national team in this important cycle towards the 2020 Olympics,” – said the men’s national team general manager Earnie Stewart in a statement. “The U23s are a meaningful part of our program, and Jason is an experienced head coach with significant success both in the league and CONCACAF competitions. His knowledge of the player pool is impressive, and we are confident in his ability to implement the style of play we are building with the senior MNT and throughout our national teams. We appreciate the willingness of Inter Miami CF to allow us the opportunity to take advantage of Jason’s abilities to guide this group.”

After wrapping up his professional soccer career with Real Salt Lake in 2007, Jason Kreis immediately took the role of the team’s manager. He spent seven years at the helm of Salt Lake and guided them to six consecutive playoff appearances since 2008 and one MLS Cup title.

Kreis also had stints with New York City FC and Orlando City SC, but failed to replicate his previous success. After leaving Orlando in June 2018, he joined the MLS expansion side Inter Miami FC’s technical staff and will continue with that role alongside the duties with U.S. Under-23.

“It’s a tremendous opportunity,” – said Kreis. “It’s an opportunity to be a part of a new system under the leadership of Gregg Berhalter and Earnie Stewart leading the national team the way that they are. It’s an opportunity to work with the country’s brightest young stars, and it’s an opportunity to represent your country. In my opinion, that’s the highest honor of all.”

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Orlando City SC decided to part ways with head coach Jason Kreis on Friday in an attempt to shake things up after six straight losses in the Major League Soccer. The team has confirmed the news on their social media.

NEWS: Orlando City SC Agrees to Part Ways with Head Coach Jason Kreis.

Details | https://t.co/hMHP3LHOgm pic.twitter.com/ahNDJlyhNm

— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) June 15, 2018

“This is a very difficult decision to take, but sometimes in sports, we must make tough decisions with the best future of the organization in mind,” – said Orlando City CEO Alex Leitao in a statement. “I have enormous respect for Jason and the work his team did in Orlando. He arrived in a difficult moment and is leaving with a legacy of respect and professionalism. Now is the time to look forward, keep our heads high and continue pushing toward the many goals we set this season.“

Orlando City SC started the season in great fashion, posting a 6-2-1 record, but then lost six consecutive games including a 0-3 defeat against Montreal Impact. Majority of these losses came in a convincing fashion since Orlando conceded 20 goals and scored only 5. This team’s poor run caused them to slip down to sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. Assistant Bobby Murphy will serve as an interim until Orlando City SC finds a long-term replacement for Jason Kreis.

Kreis joined the Orlando halfway through 2016 season as a replacement for Adrian Heath, leading the team to eighth place in the Eastern Conference. In 2017, the team struggle once again, finishing on the 10th place.

Prior to Orlando, Jason Kreis coached New York City FC, and Real Salt Lake, with whom he has won MLS Cup in 2009.

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The U.S. Soccer Federation announced on Tuesday that Jason Kreis has been named the new U.S. under-23 national team manager. Kreis, who last served as Orlando City SC manager, will have its first challenge in leading the team in qualifications for an appearance on the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

The news was confirmed on U.S. Soccer Youth National Teams’ official social media.

“Jason’s qualities and experience made him stand out as the best candidate to lead our U23 men’s national team in this important cycle towards the 2020 Olympics,” – said the men’s national team general manager Earnie Stewart in a statement. “The U23s are a meaningful part of our program, and Jason is an experienced head coach with significant success both in the league and CONCACAF competitions. His knowledge of the player pool is impressive, and we are confident in his ability to implement the style of play we are building with the senior MNT and throughout our national teams. We appreciate the willingness of Inter Miami CF to allow us the opportunity to take advantage of Jason’s abilities to guide this group.”

After wrapping up his professional soccer career with Real Salt Lake in 2007, Jason Kreis immediately took the role of the team’s manager. He spent seven years at the helm of Salt Lake and guided them to six consecutive playoff appearances since 2008 and one MLS Cup title.

Kreis also had stints with New York City FC and Orlando City SC, but failed to replicate his previous success. After leaving Orlando in June 2018, he joined the MLS expansion side Inter Miami FC’s technical staff and will continue with that role alongside the duties with U.S. Under-23.

“It’s a tremendous opportunity,” – said Kreis. “It’s an opportunity to be a part of a new system under the leadership of Gregg Berhalter and Earnie Stewart leading the national team the way that they are. It’s an opportunity to work with the country’s brightest young stars, and it’s an opportunity to represent your country. In my opinion, that’s the highest honor of all.”

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Orlando City SC decided to part ways with head coach Jason Kreis on Friday in an attempt to shake things up after six straight losses in the Major League Soccer. The team has confirmed the news on their social media.

NEWS: Orlando City SC Agrees to Part Ways with Head Coach Jason Kreis.

Details | https://t.co/hMHP3LHOgm pic.twitter.com/ahNDJlyhNm

— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) June 15, 2018

“This is a very difficult decision to take, but sometimes in sports, we must make tough decisions with the best future of the organization in mind,” – said Orlando City CEO Alex Leitao in a statement. “I have enormous respect for Jason and the work his team did in Orlando. He arrived in a difficult moment and is leaving with a legacy of respect and professionalism. Now is the time to look forward, keep our heads high and continue pushing toward the many goals we set this season.“

Orlando City SC started the season in great fashion, posting a 6-2-1 record, but then lost six consecutive games including a 0-3 defeat against Montreal Impact. Majority of these losses came in a convincing fashion since Orlando conceded 20 goals and scored only 5. This team’s poor run caused them to slip down to sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. Assistant Bobby Murphy will serve as an interim until Orlando City SC finds a long-term replacement for Jason Kreis.

Kreis joined the Orlando halfway through 2016 season as a replacement for Adrian Heath, leading the team to eighth place in the Eastern Conference. In 2017, the team struggle once again, finishing on the 10th place.

Prior to Orlando, Jason Kreis coached New York City FC, and Real Salt Lake, with whom he has won MLS Cup in 2009.

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