SA Trivia: Name the six MLS coaches who played in the inaugural 1996 season

• by Mike Woitalla  @MikeWoitalla, Feb 24, 2020

Six of the MLS head coaches in the league's 25th season of 2020 played in the inaugural 1996 season. Can you name them?

Chris Armas (New York Red Bulls)
LA Galaxy, Chicago Fire, 1996-2007

Robin Fraser (Colorado Rapids)
LA Galaxy, Colorado Rapids, Columbus Crew, 1996-2005

Tab Ramos (Houston Dynamo)
MetroStars, 1996-2002

Giovanni Savarese (Portland Timbers)
MetroStars, New England Revolution, San Jose Earthquakes 1996-2000

Greg Vanney (Toronto FC)
LA Galaxy 1996-2002, FC Dallas, Colorado Rapids, D.C. United, LA Galaxy 2005-2009

Peter Vermes (Sporting Kansas City)
MetroStars, Colorado Rapids, Kansas City, 1996-2002

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