The Greenville Triumph Soccer Club announced Jan. 26 it has signed head coach and sporting director John Harkes to a multiyear extension through the 2023 season.
Harkes, who was recently named the USL League One Coach of the Year following the club’s title-winning run in 2020, has been with the Triumph since the club’s inception in 2018. He also guided the soccer team to the 2019 USL League One Final in its inaugural season.
“I’m very grateful to the leadership of the Triumph for their belief in me and in the work of our staff and players,” he said. “It has certainly been a very enjoyable journey thus far, and I’m excited to continue our work building the foundation of this club and defending our title next season. It’s important, too, that we keep building our relationship with the fans and the community, and I look forward to continuing those efforts in the years to come.”
During his two seasons with the Triumph, Harkes has amassed 24 wins, nine draws and 13 losses.
He was previously the U.S. Men’s National Team captain and led FC Cincinnati to 16 wins, six draws and eight losses in its inaugural 2016 season.
In addition, USL League One announced its 2021 28-game regular season will begin on or around May 8 and will run through October. It will culminate in a six-team playoff in November.
