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sport news Claudio Reyna resigns as Sporting Director of Austin FC amid US Soccer ... trends now
sport news Claudio Reyna resigns as Sporting Director of Austin FC amid US Soccer ... trends now

sport news Claudio Reyna resigns as Sporting Director of Austin FC amid US Soccer ... trends now

Claudio Reyna resigns as Sporting Director of Austin FC but will remain at team in Technical advisor role - amid US Soccer's investigation into the bombshell 'blackmail' scandal involving his wife and Gregg Berhalter

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Former midfielder Claudio Reyna, who is at the center of a scandal involving US Soccer and his wife, has resigned as Sporting Director of MLS side Austin FC.

The team announced Thursday afternoon that Reyna 'was stepping' down from the position and will transition into a Technical Advisor role. 

The club added that Reyna will remain in the Technical Advisor role to 'ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities', while Head Coach Josh Wolff, and Interim Sporting Director Sean Rubio will jointly assume additional day-to-day duties. 

Claudio Reyna has resigned as Sporting Director of MLS side Austin FC, the team announced

Claudio Reyna has resigned as Sporting Director of MLS side Austin FC, the team announced

The former midfielder is at the center of a scandal involving US Soccer and his wife (right)

The former midfielder is at the center of a scandal involving US Soccer and his wife (right)

'I am grateful that Anthony and the organization have given me the opportunity to scale back my role and responsibilities while continuing to contribute to the success of a club that I love,' said Reyna. 

'I take great pride in what we have accomplished but am looking forward to a less all-consuming work pace that still permits me to assist ongoing club development.' 

Austin FC Majority Owner and Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Precourt said he was 'grateful' for Reyna's service to the club. 

'We're grateful for Claudio's contributions to both our Club and our community,' said Precourt. 

Reyna said he 'takes great pride' in what the club has accomplished during his time in Austin

Reyna said he 'takes great pride' in what the club has accomplished during his time in Austin 

'Claudio has been committed to the cause of building a Club that inspires Austin, and he will remain in a position to contribute to our organization.'

While the scandal involving US Soccer was not mentioned in the

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