LA Galaxy have turned to Curt Onalfo as their new head coach, replacing former boss Bruce Arena.
Onalfo, 47, has been promoted from the MLS team's reserve side to fill the void left by Arena, who was named United States head coach last month.
"I am extremely excited and honoured to become head coach of the LA Galaxy," said Onalfo on Tuesday.
"From my time as a player and a coach here, I know that this is the preeminent soccer club in the United States and I look forward to leading this team going forward.
"We have put together a fully-realized developmental system for our players and we will continue to be aggressive in signing world-class talent in order to build the most complete roster to compete for MLS Cup titles each season.
"I am thankful to Mr. Anschutz, Dan Beckerman, Chris Klein and Peter Vagenas for this opportunity. We will begin the process of preparing for the 2017 MLS season immediately."
