Osorio Out as Red Bulls Coach

No surprise: Juan Carlos Osorio is gone as coach of the Red Bulls, who are on pace for the worst season in MLS history after reaching the league's championship game last year. Assistant Richie Williams was named interim coach, the second time he has filled that role.

"I want to apologize to the fans for the results this season," Osorio said.

Perhaps no one knows Williams better than Galaxy Coach Bruce Arena, who coached the former defensive midfielder at the University of Virginia and D.C. United. Williams lived at Arena's house in Virginia after college many years ago and assisted Arena with the Red Bulls. They talk on the phone every week, Arena said.

"I see a guy who will be demanding of his players, demand quality and demand concentration. If they inherit half of Richie's competitiveness, they may win the league this year. Is that possible? I'd guess they'd have to make the playoffs, which isn't possible, but the guy will get the most out of them."

When you saw him as a player, could you see the characteristics of a future coach?

"Actually, no. He was so competitive back then. He has matured; he's not punching anyone out anymore! He was a little crazy as a player and you would not have thought of him as a coach, but he has changed and he knows what it takes to lead a team."

