The New York Red Bulls have hired assistant coach Chris Armas as the team's new head coach following the departure of Jesse Marsch, who stepped down to pursue other opportunities, the club announced on Friday.
Marsch's departure comes in the wake of growing reports that he would leave to take a position with Bundesliga side RB Leipzig. German outlet Bild reported on Thursday that Marsch would be joining RB Leipzig's coaching staff, either as interim head coach or as an assistant coach.
Armas' first match in charge will come on Sunday against rival New York City FC, in a match that will also be the first derby played since Patrick Vieira left NYCFC to become the manager of Ligue 1 side OGC Nice.