Vancouver Whitecaps are hoping that shock therapy can improve their chances to reach this year’s playoffs. The team announced on Tuesday that they had sacked manager Carl Robinson, who will leave the team alongside two assistants, assistant manager Martyn Pert and goalkeeper coach Stewart Kerr.
Whitecaps named Craig Dalrymple, technical director of their youth academy, as the team’s interim manager while the search for the long-term solution begins immediately according to Whitecaps president Bob Lenarduzz.
“We have a lot of respect and appreciation for Carl and his team and are thankful for the contributions they have made to this club. A lot of thought and consideration has gone into this decision, which was made with the best interests of the club moving forward,” – said Lenarduzz in a statement. “With five games left, we remain focused on our opportunity to make the playoffs. As we look to 2019 and beyond, we are committed to being a championship contender and a global search for a coach to lead this vision will start today.“
The firing of Robinson comes after Vancouver Whitecaps suffered two straight defeats, which put them further from the opportunity to play in the playoffs. They are currently eighth in the Western Conference, being four points behind Seattle Sounders who hold the last playoff spot.
Whitecaps have five more games to try and reach their goal, with the first game coming against their direct playoff rival LA Galaxy.
