Ahead of an offseason that could potentially see some big changes to NYCFC’s on-field core, there will be some continuity on the sidelines. Multiple sources tell The Athletic that despite speculation from fans he could be on the hot seat following a disappointing late-season run, Domènec Torrent will be back as head coach of the team in 2019.



Formerly Pep Guardiola’s No. 2 at Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City, Torrent took over the reigns of NYCFC in late June after Patrick Vieira departed to become head coach of Nice in France’s Ligue 1. It was a smooth start at first for Torrent, with the team gaining 15 points from his first six matches in charge. However, a severe dip in the club’s performance followed.



While dealing with a myriad of injuries and international call-ups, Torrent won just three of his last 13 games, dropping NYCFC from Supporters’ Shield contention to third spot in the East. The team won its knockout...