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Hamilton Spectator
6 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
CPL's Vancouver FC fires head coach Afshin Ghotbi, hires Martin Nash
VANCOUVER - Canadian Premier League club Vancouver FC has fired its first-ever head coach, Afshin Ghotbi. The team announced the move Wednesday, saying Martin Nash will take over as interim head coach and head of Vancouver's academy. Ghotbi has been the club's head coach since the team's inception back in 2022, and Vancouver went 18-37-20 during his tenure. The team currently sits in last place in the CPL standings with a 1-9-5 record on the season after getting thumped 4-0 by York United on Saturday. Vancouver's president and chief executive officer Rob Friend says in a statement that Ghotbi helped build the team from scratch, both on and off the pitch. Nash joins the team after serving as head coach for York United from 2021 to 2024, and as an assistant for Cavalry FC from 2019 to 2021. Appointing the 49-year-old Canadian international to the role is an opportunity to 'reset, refocus and align our organization from top to bottom as we aim to put in strong performances over the second half of the year,' Friend said in a statement. 'We look forward to building momentum and finishing the season on a high note,' he said. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 23, 2025.
Toronto Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
CPL's Vancouver FC fires head coach, hires Martin Nash
The team currently sits in last place in the CPL standings with a 1-9-5 record on the season. Published Jul 23, 2025 • 1 minute read Iran's team coach Afshin Ghotbi attends his team's AFC Asian Cup quarterfinal soccer match against South Korea in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011. Photo by Hassan Ammar / The Associated Press Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. VANCOUVER — Canadian Premier League club Vancouver FC has fired its first-ever head coach, Afshin Ghotbi. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The team announced the move Wednesday, saying Martin Nash will take over as interim head coach and head of Vancouver's academy. Ghotbi has been the club's head coach since the team's inception back in 2022, and Vancouver went 18-37-20 during his tenure. The team currently sits in last place in the CPL standings with a 1-9-5 record on the season after getting thumped 4-0 by York United on Saturday. Vancouver's president and chief executive officer Rob Friend says in a statement that Ghotbi helped build the team from scratch, both on and off the pitch. Nash joins the team after serving as head coach for York United from 2021 to 2024, and as an assistant for Cavalry FC from 2019 to 2021. He began his playing career with the Vancouver 86ers. Nash is the brother of NBA legend Steve Nash and brother-in-law of Manny Malhotra, who just won an American Hockey League championship with the Abbotsford Canucks. Appointing the 49-year-old Canadian international to the role is an opportunity to 'reset, refocus and align our organization from top to bottom as we aim to put in strong performances over the second half of the year,' Friend said in a statement. 'We look forward to building momentum and finishing the season on a high note,' he said. Sports Golf Canada Toronto & GTA Columnists
Edmonton Journal
6 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
CPL's Vancouver FC fires head coach, hires Martin Nash
Article content VANCOUVER — Canadian Premier League club Vancouver FC has fired its first-ever head coach, Afshin Ghotbi. Article content The team announced the move Wednesday, saying Martin Nash will take over as interim head coach and head of Vancouver's academy. Article content Ghotbi has been the club's head coach since the team's inception back in 2022, and Vancouver went 18-37-20 during his tenure. Article content Article content The team currently sits in last place in the CPL standings with a 1-9-5 record on the season after getting thumped 4-0 by York United on Saturday. Article content Article content Vancouver's president and chief executive officer Rob Friend says in a statement that Ghotbi helped build the team from scratch, both on and off the pitch. Nash joins the team after serving as head coach for York United from 2021 to 2024, and as an assistant for Cavalry FC from 2019 to 2021. He began his playing career with the Vancouver 86ers. Article content Nash is the brother of NBA legend Steve Nash and brother-in-law of Manny Malhotra, who just won an American Hockey League championship with the Abbotsford Canucks. Article content Appointing the 49-year-old Canadian international to the role is an opportunity to 'reset, refocus and align our organization from top to bottom as we aim to put in strong performances over the second half of the year,' Friend said in a statement. Article content
Winnipeg Free Press
6 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
CPL's Vancouver FC fires head coach Afshin Ghotbi, hires Martin Nash
VANCOUVER – Canadian Premier League club Vancouver FC has fired its first-ever head coach, Afshin Ghotbi. The team announced the move Wednesday, saying Martin Nash will take over as interim head coach and head of Vancouver's academy. Ghotbi has been the club's head coach since the team's inception back in 2022, and Vancouver went 18-37-20 during his tenure. The team currently sits in last place in the CPL standings with a 1-9-5 record on the season after getting thumped 4-0 by York United on Saturday. Vancouver's president and chief executive officer Rob Friend says in a statement that Ghotbi helped build the team from scratch, both on and off the pitch. Nash joins the team after serving as head coach for York United from 2021 to 2024, and as an assistant for Cavalry FC from 2019 to 2021. Appointing the 49-year-old Canadian international to the role is an opportunity to 'reset, refocus and align our organization from top to bottom as we aim to put in strong performances over the second half of the year,' Friend said in a statement. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. 'We look forward to building momentum and finishing the season on a high note,' he said. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 23, 2025.
