Juan Pablo Angel won’t be the only New York Red Bull legend returning to Red Bull Arena this weekend.

According to well placed sources, former Red Bull head coach Mike Petke will be back in Harrison for the team’s LA Galaxy encounter as a halftime guest on ESPN2’s national broadcast.

This will mark the first time Petke has stepped foot in Red Bull Arena since his surprising, unceremonious dismissal from the club in early January of this year.

Petke, a beloved club legend, served as the Red Bulls coach from 2013-2014. Previously, he spent five seasons as a defender for the then-Metrostars before returning to New York under the Red Bull umbrella from 2009-10. As a player, Petke became a fan favorite for his rugged style of play and flamboyant persona on the field. However, he and his teammates fell short of bringing a trophy home during his playing years.

The team’s trophy drought ended in Petke’s first year on the touchline. The former MLS defender led New York to an impressive Supporters’ Shield victory to cap off a rollercoaster 2013 season. In 2014, he built off of that achievement and helped lead New York to the Eastern Conference Final, falling one match short of an MLS Cup appearance.

A change in management this offseason meant a change on the touchline. Upon Petke’s return from vacation, new Red Bull Sporting Director Ali Curtis informed the coach of his dismissal. His firing triggered a severe backlash from the Red Bull supporters who demonstrated their anger through protests and billboard campaigns aimed at ousting the current ownership group.

Since his dismissal, Petke has begun work on a part-time basis as a color commentator for One World Sports. His first assignment came this past weekend as the former Red Bull boss helped relay the action as the NASL’s New York Cosmos took down heritage rivals, Tampa Bay Rowdies, at Shuart Stadium.

Petke is expected to return to Red Bull Arena at some point this season to be honored as part of the Red Bulls “20 in 20” campaign; New York’s homage to the team’s past stars.