Why did coach Oscar Pareja resign from Orlando City and decide to take a break in his career?
Colombian coach Oscar Pareja, an idol and former reference of Independiente Medellín, decided to take a break in his coaching career after 14 consecutive years coaching internationally, mainly in Major League Soccer and Mexico.
TL;DR
- Oscar Pareja, a Colombian coach and former Independiente Medellín idol, is taking a break from coaching.
- He has coached for 14 consecutive years internationally, mainly in MLS and Mexico.
- Pareja previously coached Colorado Rapids, FC Dallas, Club Tijuana, and Orlando City SC.
- With FC Dallas, he won the MLS Supporters' Shield and Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in 2016, earning MLS Coach of the Year.
- With Orlando City, he won the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup again in 2022.
- The break is for personal reasons, to recharge and spend time with family, not due to health issues.
- He reached an agreement with Orlando City to end his contract early.