Ramsay set to become MLS head coach


Eric Ramsay is set to take over at Minnesota United and become the latest British coach to take a management job in Major League Soccer, according to PA Sport.


The 32-year-old will become the youngest ever head coach in the United States and Canada's top division when the Manchester United coach completes his move to the Twin Cities.


The Welshman will swell the number of British head coaches in MLS to six.


Gary Smith is in charge of Nashville, John Herdman is at Toronto and ex-England international Phil Nevillerecently took charge at the Portland Timbers having previously managed Inter Miami.


Dean Smith, the former Aston Villa and Leicester boss, is another recent appointment by an MLS club having joined ambitious Charlotte FC in the winter.


The 52-year-old took charge of his first competitive match on Saturday as they won their season opener 1-0 at home to New York City FC, who are coached by fellow Englishman Nick Cushing.

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