51�Թ�

As a rookie manager, he became the only man to win both the Supporter’s Shield and MLS Cup in his first season.

Miami had the 33-year-old on their 'discovery list', meaning they were the only MLS team able to negotiate with him in the United States.

He also knew MLS salary rules would force him to remake parts of a roster that didn’t need remaking.

Angel City now has three Japanese players on its roster, most in the league, while the Galaxy won the MLS Cup last winter with two Japanese playing key roles.

Sean Franklin played at Highland High in Palmdale then won two MLS Cups, two Supporters’ Shield, was named the MLS rookie of the year and made an all-star team with the Galaxy.