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LA Galaxy name ex-Toronto FC boss Greg Vanney as new manager

The LA Galaxy have named Greg Vanney to be the team's next manager, the club announced.

Vanney steps in after resigning from his position with Toronto FC on Dec. 1, following a stellar spell with the Canadian side that lasted parts of seven seasons. Prior to his arrival, Toronto had never qualified for the MLS Cup playoffs, but under Vanney the team became one of the elite sides in MLS.

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"I am extremely excited about the opportunity to coach the LA Galaxy," Vanney said in a team release.