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Tottenham's Matt Wells Named Youngest Head Coach of Colorado Rapids

12/12/2025

Summary

Story summary

Matt Wells, Tottenham Hotspur's assistant coach, is set to become the new head coach of MLS club Colorado Rapids, replacing Chris Armas.
At 37, Wells will be one of the youngest coaches in the league.
He has coaching experience, having worked under Ange Postecoglou and Scott Parker.
The Colorado Rapids narrowly missed the playoffs last season.
The appointment followed interviews with various candidates, and the official announcement is expected soon.

History

Historical Context

Major League Soccer (MLS) was established in 1996, expanding professional soccer in the U.S. The Colorado Rapids, one of the original teams, won the MLS Cup in 2010. The recent appointment of Matt Wells as head coach reflects a trend of younger coaches in the league, aiming to revitalize the team after narrowly missing the playoffs in 2023.

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Story summary

Matt Wells, Tottenham Hotspur's assistant coach, is set to become the new head coach of MLS club Colorado Rapids, replacing Chris Armas.
At 37, Wells will be one of the youngest coaches in the league.
He has coaching experience, having worked under Ange Postecoglou and Scott Parker.
The Colorado Rapids narrowly missed the playoffs last season.
The appointment followed interviews with various candidates, and the official announcement is expected soon.

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