Gullit, Jones to lead Galaxy next season

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11/09/2007 - Carson, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ruud Gullit, legendary Dutch soccer player and successful coach of such teams as Chelsea FC, Newcastle United and Feyenoord, has officially been named head coach of the Los Angeles Galaxy it was announced on Friday. Gullit becomes the sixth coach in club history.

"We have signed a world-class coach and leader for this franchise, a soccer man who understands how the game is played and managed at the highest level," said Timothy J. Leiweke, the President & CEO of AEG, operators of the Galaxy. "Ruud will immediately put a system in place that will blend his instinct and knowledge of the game with the assets and talent that are part of the Galaxy franchise. We have asked him to do what is required to build a model MLS franchise and a club that expects to win every time we take the pitch, regardless of the competition. Ruud is an exceptional leader whose commitment, character and experience make him the perfect fit for our team and our organization."

Gullit, 45, one of soccer's greatest players, was named World Player of the Year in 1987 and 1989, was European Player of the Year in 1987, won the European Cup (currently called Champions League) twice with AC Milan in 1989 and 1990, and won a European Championship with the Dutch national team in 1988. During his career, Gullit played for PSV Eindhoven, Chelsea FC, Sampdoria and AC Milan. He played 66 times for the Dutch national Team.

"I have always looked to take on important challenges and the opportunity to manage the L.A. Galaxy is an exiting opportunity at this stage in my career," Gullit said. "MLS and AEG are making great progress at building upon the popularity of the game in the United States and I want to play a major part in both bringing the club honors and helping to raise the profile of the game at home and on the world stage."

Gullit was appointed Player-Manager of Chelsea FC in 1996 and led the team to the FA Cup title in 1997, the clubs first major trophy in 26 years. The following season, Gullit was name Manager of Newcastle United FC where he immediately led the team to the FA Cup Final in his first year.

"The high expectations and the competitive environment at the Galaxy demands strong personalities and confident leaders," Galaxy President Alexi Lalas said. "Ruud Gullit possesses these qualities and more."

It was also announced that Cobi Jones, who just completed his 12th and final season with the Galaxy would be joining Gullit's coaching staff as an assistant coach. Jones, an original member of the Galaxy, played more than 300 games for the team from 1996-2007. Jones was raised in Los Angeles before playing college soccer at UCLA and then moving on to the U.S. national team, with whom he appeared a record 164 times. Jones played in the 1994, 1998 and 2002 FIFA World Cups.

"I could not be more excited about the opportunity to work with Ruud and Tim and stay within the Galaxy and AEG family and embark on this natural next step in my soccer career," Jones said. "Our goal is to win championships."

"Along with their world-class experience, we feel that Ruud and Cobi Jones will build a successful and attractive team for our fans in 2008 and beyond," Lalas said.

"I need somebody alongside me who I can trust with a deep and respected knowledge of the game in the U.S. and internationally," Gullit said. "Cobi fits that bill perfectly and I look forward to working with him as we aim to bring success on the pitch for the L.A. Galaxy."

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