Marc Dos Santos To Leave Ottawa Fury FC At Season's End

Ottawa Fury FC announced Tuesday that head coach Marc Dos Santos will be leaving the club at the end of the current NASL season to pursue another coaching opportunity. The club has given permission to an organization to enter into contract discussions with Dos Santos.

“It’s the nature of the sport,” Fury FC President John Pugh said. “Marc has done a great job for us and other clubs have noticed. We thank Marc for his two seasons of service to Ottawa Fury FC and wish him well in the future.”

Under Dos Santos, Fury FC has risen to the top of the 2015 Fall Season Standings with eight matches left to secure a first ever postseason berth. The team’s overall record (including Spring Season) this year is 9W-9D-4L. In the team’s first season under Dos Santos, Fury FC went 7-6-14.

“I think we’ve put together something very special here in Ottawa,” Dos Santos said. “I’d like to thank John Pugh and the ownership group for giving me the opportunity to be part of it. Thanks also to all Fury and OSEG staff, and a special thanks to Ottawa/Gatineau fans. I know the franchise is in great shape for the future.”  

Pugh added: “Marc has led us to point where a playoff spot in our second year is a distinct possibility and we are totally focused on reaching them. Our rapidly growing fan base has given the team fantastic support and our objective is to reward them with post-season play.”

Fury FC’s search for a new head coach is now underway. “We have an incredible new stadium, a very competitive team, great owners and strong supporters,” Pugh said. “The head coaching position at Ottawa Fury FC is a very attractive position.”