Charlotte FC fires Christian Lattanzio, despite leading them to the MLS playoffs for the first time… as they search for a third coach after two seasons

Charlotte FC has fired coach Christian Lattanzio despite the Major League Soccer team reaching the play-offs for the first time in franchise history.

The team also announced it has fired assistant coach Andy Quy.

‘We would like to thank Christian and Andy for their time at the Club,’ owner David Tepper said on Wednesday.

The team will begin a search for a replacement immediately.

Charlotte FC has fired Christian Lattanzio, despite reaching the MLS play-offs for the first time

Charlotte made the play-offs before losing to the New York Red Bulls 5-2 in the first round

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The next hire will be the third to coach Charlotte since the club began play as an expansion team in 2022.

Lattanzio replaced Miguel Angel Ramírez mid-way through the club’s inaugural 2022 season.

‘We undertook an offseason evaluation of our organization and we´re confident this move is in the best interest of the club for 2024 and beyond,’ Charlotte President Joe LaBue said.

‘Our club will continue to be ambitious and strive to progress both on and off the pitch.’

Charlotte finished 10-11-13 and made the play-offs before losing to the New York Red Bulls 5-2 in the first round.