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Peter Vagenas demoted, Sigi Schmid takes over GM duties

Days after finishing dead last in the league, the long-rumored front office shake up at the StubHub Center has begun.

This morning, the LA Galaxy announced general manager Peter Vagenas has been relieved of his position. Sigi Schmid will now oversee player personnel duties, while Vagenas continues his role as Vice President of Soccer Operations.

“The results this season did not meet the standard and expectations of this club, our fans and this city,” said LA Galaxy President Chris Klein. “Sigi has a proven track record building championship-caliber teams in MLS.