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Martin Rennie Reportedly Fired by Vancouver Whitecaps

The Vancouver Whitecaps have fired manager Martin Rennie following the 2013 Major League Soccer season, according to reports.

Marc Weber of The Province confirmed the news on Twitter: 

I can confirm that Martin Rennie is out as coach but not that Yallop will be his replacement, as obvious as it seems. @aftncanada says done

— Marc Weber (@ProvinceWeber) October 29, 2013 The Whitecaps' front office wasted no time making the move, as the squad's season ended on Sunday after a 3-0 win over Colorado.

This season was Rennie's second with the club after becoming head coach in late 2011. The Whitecaps job was the first MLS gig for the 38-year-old.

Rennie significantly overhauled the roster upon his arrival, and it seemed to pay dividends early on, as the Whitecaps finished fifth in the Western Conference a year ago and were eliminated in the knockout round of the playoffs. It was the first time a Canadian team qualified f...

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