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Report: Cal United FC to tab Preki as first coach

Toronto FC v New York Red Bulls

HARRISON, NJ - AUGUST 11: Head Coach Preki of Toronto FC argues a call during their game against the New York Red Bulls on August 11, 2010 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. Red Bulls defeat Toronto 1-0. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for New York Red Bulls)

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Cal United FC may not know where they are going to play next season, but the first-year club knows its boss.

SocTakes.com’s Nipun Chopra reports that Predrag “Preki” Radosavljević will be the first head coach of the Fullerton-based club.

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The report also says current technical director Eric Wynalda will continue in his gig for now despite running for U.S. Soccer Federation president.

That’s a bit ironic, as Cal United FC is slated to begin play in the NASL next season even though the league’s status remains hazy thanks to USSF regulations and pending legal action.

Capped 28 times by the USMNT, Preki has coached Toronto FC, Sacramento Republic, Chivas USA, and Saint Louis FC. He led the Republic to the 2014 USL title.

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