Preki resigns from Sacramento; linked to EPL job with Leicester City - SI.com
Former MLS and U. S. men's national team star Predrag Radosavjlevic, better known as Preki, has resigned as manager of USL's Sacramento Republic FC and is rumored to be up for a position at EPL club Leicester City. In its press release announcing Preki's departure, the club said he had accepted a position in the UK, while Preki himself refused to divulge many details beyond what was said in the club's release. Not too long before the surprise announcement in California's capital, English bookmakers slashed odds dramatically on his likelihood to become Leicester City's new manager, with Sky Bet listing him as a 3/1 favorite to take over. If Preki did land that job, he would become the first American to hold such a position in the history of the English Premier League. The club, which avoided relegation after an impressive winning run to end the season, parted ways with manager Nigel Pearson due to a breakdown in relations with the club's board. Weeks earlier, Pearson's son was among a group of Leicester City players terminated after video emerged of the players participating in a racially abusive orgy. Preki has enjoyed a distinguished career at all levels of American soccer as a player and coach since first emigrating to the country in 1985. After a brief career with Red Star Belgrade, Preki made a name. Source: www.si.com
