Toronto has parted with Chris Armas, its manager. Getty ImagesToronto FC fired Chris Armas, its first-year head coach, on Sunday. This came after the team suffered a 7-1 defeat at the hands D.C. United.Javier Perez, Armas assistant, will be in charge of Toronto's next match against the New England Revolution on Wednesday.Toronto FC (1-2-8 and 5 points) is 0-6-1 after their May 12 victory over Columbus Crew SC. While scoring just 13 goals, the club has scored an MLS-worst 27 times in 11 matches.- MLS on ESPN+ - Stream LIVE games, replays (U.S. Only)Armas, 48 years old, was hired by the LA Galaxy in January. He had been with Toronto FC for seven years.Armas was previously the head coach for the New York Red Bulls, serving a little over two years before being dismissed last September. With the Red Bulls, he posted a record of 29-21-11 and led the team to the Supporters' Shield in 2018, as well as two playoff appearances (2018 and 2019).Before becoming a coach, Armas played in 264 matches for both the Galaxy and Chicago Fire. He also won 66 caps for America's men's national team.Toronto FC had a record of 13-5-5 (44 points, 1.91 per game) to secure the second seed for the Eastern Conference.
