Sporting Kansas City II assistant coach Chris Martinez was inducted into the Colorado Soccer Hall of Fame late last week, earning recognition for his service to the advancement of youth soccer in Colorado.
Martinez, who is entering his third year as an assistant coach with Sporting’s USL Championship outfit, spent the bulk of his early career in Colorado. After finishing out his professional career with the Colorado Rapids in 2001, Martinez shifted to the coaching side of the game.
The Colorado native excelled in his post as Director of Player Development at U.S. Soccer Development Academy club Real Colorado, culminating in U-15/16 Coach of the Year honors for the Central Conference in 2015.