On Thursday afternoon, soccer analyst and commentator Brian Dunseth first reported that Real Monarchs SLC has brought in former New York Red Bulls Head Coach Mike Petke to lead its side heading into the 2017 season.

Petke takes over for Freddy Juarez, who led the Monarchs during their first two seasons and has made a move to an assistant coaching role with the Major League Soccer side, Real Salt Lake.

“It really checked every box for me,” Petke said on Sirius XM radio Thursday. “Timing is everything, but more importantly, it’s the right fit and the right opportunity.”