The Houston Dynamo announced Othoniel “Junior” Gonzalez as the new head coach of the Rio Grande Valley FC Toros. Junior will be assisted by Brett Uttley. Both men spent last season with Seattle Sounders FC 2, the USL affiliate of the new MLS Cup champions. Previously coaching and scouting for US junior squads, Gonzalez has a similar background to the previous Toros’ manager, Wilmer Cabrera, who was promoted to lead the Dynamo this offseason. He also worked with Cabrera, serving as an assistant coach and directer of scouting for Chivas USA.
Memo Rodriguez, whose option was picked up by RGVFC, is ready to play for Junior.