Vancouver Whitecaps part ways with coach Vanni Sartini after playoff exit
- Vanni Sartini was fired after the Vancouver Whitecaps' playoffs exit from the MLS.
- He had been with the team since 2019, first as an assistant and later as head coach.
- This change reflects the club's ongoing struggle for success in the MLS since its formation.
In Vancouver, Canada, Vanni Sartini was terminated from his role as head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps, about 2.5 weeks following the club's elimination from the Major League Soccer (MLS) playoffs. The decision was made by CEO and sporting director Axel Schuster, who described the need for a significant change to promote future progress. Sartini, who took over the coaching position in November 2021 after serving as an interim, had a mixed record during his tenure with the team, including 13 wins, 13 losses, and 8 draws in the latest season. Vancouver Whitecaps experienced a playoff run that ended against Los Angeles FC after previously defeating Portland in the play-in round. Since the inception of the franchise in 2011, the team has yet to claim an MLS title, which has put pressure on leadership to achieve better results going forward.