Former Bafana Defender Bradley Carnell Lands New Coaching Role, Takes Over USA's St Louis FC

• The former Bafana Bafana defender was appointed as St Louis FC's new coach as they begin their first season in Major League Soccer
• Bradley Carnell is no stranger to Major League Soccer or to coaching, and so was an ideal choice for the role
• The former Bafana star was the previous assistant coach at New York Red Bulls for five seasons before becoming the interim coach last year

Former Bafana star Bradley Carnell is making big waves as he makes his way to Major League Soccer (MLS) to coach new club St Louis FC.

Carnell is no stranger to coaching roles and the MLS having served as the New York Red Bulls assistant coach for the past five seasons. He also served as interim coach for the Red Bulls towards the end of the last season, helping lead them to the play-offs.

On hiring Carnell St Louis FC's sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel said that they wanted to hire someone who understood the ins and outs of the MLS, Sports24 reported.

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According to ESPN Carnell and Pfannenstiel share a brief history as well. In 2015 Carnell attended a coaching course run by Pfannenstiel and finished at the top of the class.

New St Louis FC coach Bradley Carnell is a South African legend

A former Wits University and Kaizer Chiefs player, Bradley Carnell is a legend in local footballing circles. Carnell played 42 games for Bafana Bafana and was a former assistant coach at Orlando Pirates.

His appointment also received a lot of support from proud South Africans on social media.

Yonela Sophitsho Dlomo:

"One of the best full-backs the country has ever produced."

Gcobani Pokela:

"Being undermined in your own country and recognised in a foreign country... All the best, Bradley."

Thokozani Hlomuka:

"All the best Bradley Carnell!"

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Sports Brief earlier reported that Lionel Messi has had a slow start to life in France with the star player scoring just once in the league since making a summer transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain.

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo also failed to make the team despite scoring 14 goals in 22 games since returning to Old Trafford in August Sports Bible reports. The list which was dominated by English-based players saw Chelsea having the most representation