# Bruce Arena Resigns as New England Revolution Head Coach
Head coach Bruce Arena has resigned from his post as boss of Major League Soccer club New England Revolution. The 71-year-old was alleged to have made “insensitive and inappropriate” remarks and was placed on administrative leave last month while the MLS investigated the matter. No specific details of the charges have been made public.
Arena, the former United States manager, acknowledged he had “made some mistakes”. He added: “Moving forward, I plan to spend some time reflecting on this situation and taking corrective steps to address what has transpired. And while this has not been an easy decision, I am confident that it is in the best interest of both the New England Revolution organisation and my family that we part ways at this time.”
The MLS said that as the investigation “confirmed certain of these allegations”, Arena would need to submit a petition to the League Commissioner if he was to take up another post in the league in the future.
## Bruce Arena’s Accomplishments
Arena, the country’s most successful coach, had two spells in charge of the US men’s national team, from 1998-2006 and from 2016-17. He is a four-time MLS coach of the year and five-time MLS Cup winner across his time with LA Galaxy, DC United, New York Red Bulls and New England.
New England said they had accepted Arena’s resignation and added: “We wish Bruce well and thank him for his contributions to the team.”
## Arena’s Legacy in US Soccer
Bruce Arena is widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches in US soccer history. He is the only coach to have won multiple MLS Cup titles with different teams, and he led the US men’s national team to their best ever finish at a World Cup in 2002, when they reached the quarterfinals in South Korea and Japan.
In addition to his success on the field, Arena also left a lasting legacy off it, helping to develop a generation of young American players who would go on to become some of the best players in the world, such as Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey. He also helped to bring greater attention to Major League Soccer, helping to make it one of the most popular sports leagues in the US today.
## The Future of New England Revolution
With Arena’s departure, the New England Revolution will now turn their attention to finding a new head coach for the 2021 season and beyond. The team has already begun its search for a replacement, and they are reportedly looking for someone who can help them build on their recent success and take them to the next level in MLS competition.
Whoever they choose will have big shoes to fill, as Arena leaves behind a legacy of success at the club and in US soccer as a whole. It will be up to them to continue his legacy and help the Revolution reach new heights in the coming years.