CINCINNATI — FC Cincinnati head coach Ron Jans has resigned from his position following an investigation into his alleged use of a racial slur, according to a statement from the club Tuesday morning.
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Jans resigned late Monday evening, less than a week after the investigation was launched.
“As Major League Soccer’s investigation unfolded and some themes emerged, Ron offered his resignation and we agreed that it was the best course of action for everyone involved with FC Cincinnati,” club president Jeff Berding said in a statement posted to the club’s website this morning.
#FCCincy head coach Ron Jans has resigned: https://t.co/Ok20rOFz8L pic.twitter.com/7E5mFyY6G4
— FC Cincinnati (@fccincinnati) February 18, 2020
Jans was named head coach by the club in August 2019.
Yoann Damet was named the interim head coach while the club looks to hire a new coach. Damet previously served as interim head coach through most of the 2019 season after the club fired Alan Koch, their first head coach in MLS, after only 11 games.
