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The New York Red Bulls have named 57-year-old Swede Hans Backe, who won a combined four Danish championships with FC Copenhagen and Aalborg, as the coach who will lead the floundering franchise into its new stadium this year.
Considering the Norwegian heritage of new GM Erik Soler, who has no experience in American soccer, the choice of a Scandinavian coach is no surprise. Perpetual assistant Richie Williams will remain part of the technical staff along with goalkeeper coach Des McAleenan, the club announced Thursday morning.
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