Dean Smith has swapped English football for American soccer and is aiming to bring joy to the second-youngest team in the MLS. Photo: Panorama of the crowd at Charlotte FC's match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC . ( HangingCurve ) Dean Smith’s predecessors at Charlotte FC had their flaws. Miguel Ángel Ramírez had the prestige of leading Charlotte into their maiden MLS season, but after game week 17 had already been booted and replaced by Christian Lattanzio. During the Italian’s 18-month tenure, he seemed to have done well, from the outside looking in. He managed to bring the squad together to guide them through the tragedy of Anton Walkes and finish the season in the play-off spots for the first time in their history. But throughout his spell in charge, he would often put players in unfamiliar positions, and built a side that looked unable to hold onto a lead, as his side dropped 25 points from winning positions last season. Along with the questionable decisions o...
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