LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Las Vegas Lights FC introduced Tuesday that the workforce is parting methods with its head coach, Antonio Nocerino.
The choice got here after a dialogue with Sporting Director Gianleonardo Neglia after this previous weekend’s match. Nocerino shall be stepping away from his place as head coach and a seek for the membership’s subsequent head coach is underway, in response to a Tuesday press launch.
Las Vegas Lights FC seeks new stadium after Cashman Heart offered
“I am grateful for Antonio’s contributions to this club since joining ahead of the 2025 season,” stated Sporting Director Gianleonardo Neglia. “We agreed that now is the right time for Antonio to step away as we sit one point out of the playoff positions. I appreciate his professionalism throughout his time in Las Vegas and wish him the best in his next opportunity.”
Assistant Coach Giovanni Troise is ready to guide the workforce in coaching forward of Saturday’s dwelling match towards Monterey Bay FC.
Former MLB All-Star José Bautista acquired the Las Vegas Lights FC in 2024 after he purchased the workforce from Brett Lashbrook.
The workforce’s dwelling, Cashman Heart, was offered to nationwide homebuilder Lennar in March after the Metropolis of Las Vegas unanimously authorized the sale. The workforce has a lease settlement to play at Cashman for the present season and subsequent yr’s season. As for the next seasons, Bautista stated he has spoken with state, county, and metropolis leaders about his stadium plans.
