Gullit to be introduced as new Galaxy coach

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11/08/2007 - Carson, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Galaxy will introduce Ruud Gullit as their new coach at The Home Depot Center Friday. The 45-year-old former Dutch star will reportedly sign a three-year contract in the near future.

Gullit's playing career includes being named two-time World Player of the Year and one-time European Footballer of the Year. He also has won Italian and Dutch titles while playing for Feyenoord, PSV Eindhoven, AC Milan, Sampdoria and Chelsea. He also played for the Dutch national team at the European Cup in 1988 and 1992 and the 1990 World Cup.

His coaching career is not as stellar, with stops at Chelsea and Newcastle of the English Premiership. Gullit then took time out of soccer before returning to management in his homeland with Feyenoord.

Gullit will take over for Frank Yallop, who led the club to a 9-14-7 while missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year. Yallop joined 2008 expansion San Jose earlier this week.

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