FC Tucson is turning to a local legend to lead it into a new league.
Pima College's Dave Cosgrove was named the club's new head coach on Wednesday. He replaces Jon Pearlman, who assumed general manager duties when the team was sold in October, and then left for a coaching job in Oklahoma City.
Introducing our new head coach: David Cosgrove!DETAILS: https://t.co/w9sF7XyzlX #ItStartsInTucson pic.twitter.com/aBmAuZnJN8
— FC Tucson (@FCTucson) February 21, 2018
Cosgrove said he will coach both Pima and FC Tucson.
Cosgrove has been named the ACCAC Coach of the Year six times during his tenure with the Aztecs. Under Cosgrove, Pima has finished in the top 5 nationally four times, including 2017.
FC Tucson begins the 2018 season at home on May 12 against Albuquerque Sol FC.
This story will be updated.
