Guillermo Barros Schelotto LA Galaxy New Head Coach
The LA Galaxy announced that they have named Guillermo Barros Schelotto as their new head coach for the 2019 season.
Guillermo Barros Schelotto, 45, departed Argentine powerhouse Boca Juniors after falling in the Copa Libertadores final, ending a successful spell with the club in which he won two league titles. Before Boca, he won the Copa Sudamericana during three seasons with Lanus.
Speculation has surrounded Schelotto's MLS future for much of the year. He had been linked to Atlanta United and Columbus Crew SC before inking a deal with the Galaxy.
Guillermo Barros Schelotto is coming back to @MLS.
His first interview as #LAGalaxy Head Coach pic.twitter.com/JJsCIC0DWS
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) January 3, 2019
Guillermo Barros Schelotto – History
As a Coach
2017 - 2018 • Boca Juniors • 2017-18 Argentine Primera Division Champions
2012 - 2015 • Lanus • 2013 Copa Sudamericana Champion
As a Player
2007 – 2010 • Columbus Crew SC • 2008 MLS Cup Champion, 2008 MLS Cup MVP, 2008 MLS Most Valuable Player, 2007 & 2008 MLS Best XI team
1997 – 2007 • Boca Juniors • 4-time Copa Libertadores Champion, 6-time Argentine Primera Division Champion
National Team
1995 – 1999 • Argentina • 10 caps
