Washington Spirit head coach Richie Burke has stepped down and been re-assigned to the Spirit front office.
“Yesterday, Richie advised me of some health concerns and we mutually agreed that it was in the best interests of him and of the club for him to step down as our coach,” said Larry Best, the Spirit’s president of sporting operations. “Once Richie’s health improves, he will join the sporting operations front office staff.”
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