Preki expected to be head coach of Cal United FC

Soc Takes has learned that Predrag Radosavljević (Preki) is poised to take over as the first head coach of Cal United FC. The nascent club, at present poised to play in the NASL in 2018, was initially expected to begin the season with Eric Wynalda at the helm. Recently, Wynalda declared his interest in running for the post of US Soccer president.

Soc Takes understands Wynalda will continue to serve as the technical director of the Orange County club.

Preki has previously coached at Toronto FC and famously lead Sacramento Republic to USL silverware in 2014. During the 2017 season, the no-nonsense head coach was with St Louis FC. Preki’s move is expected to be the start of a managerial merry-go-round involving Marc dos Santos, Gio Savarese, etc.

A spokesperson for Cal United FC responded to Soc Takes’ request for comment on the story:

“We don’t have any information to share with you at this time.”

Soc Takes understands Cal United FC has had preliminary conversations with marquee NASL and USL strikers to bring them to the club.

Barring any last minute hiccups, Preki will start the 2018 season with Cal United FC; whether that will be in the NASL or USL remains unclear.

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