Assistant loaned to Revolution of MLS
By Andrew Miller
Players are loaned to other teams all the time, why not coaches?
Why not, indeed.
Charleston Battery assistant coach Mark Watson was "loaned" to Major League Soccer's New England Revolution as an assistant coach last week and will serve in that capacity during the MLS playoffs.
Watson was on the bench for New England's 1-0 win over Columbus this past Sunday night. The win clinched a spot in this year's MLS playoffs.
Mark Watson
The position with the Revolution opened when former New England assistant coach Paul Mariner left to become the head coach of the Plymouth Argyle, in England's Championship League. Steve Nicol, a legendary player with Liverpool, has been the head coach with the Revolution since 2002.
"It's been a pretty hectic couple of weeks for me, but I'm really excited about this opportunity," Watson said Tuesday in a telephone interview. "It's a chance for me to learn from one of the best coaches in the world in Steve Nicol. I think in any profession, you want to work at the highest level possible. The Revolution has been one of the top clubs in the MLS for a while."
Watson has served as an assistant coach with the Battery since 2006. Watson played four seasons with Charleston and is one of only six players to have played in 100 games with the club. Watson played four games for the Revolution in 1996.
"This is a wonderful opportunity for Mark and we wish him all the success," said Battery president Andrew Bell.
A former captain of the Canadian National Team, Watson earned 78 caps and scored three goals for Canada. Watson has also served as an assistant coach for the Canadian National team.
Watson is still under contract with the Charleston Battery for next season.
"I'm not sure what the future will bring," Watson said. "I don't know if this is going to be a permanent situation or not. I know Steve and I will sit down at the end of the season and we'll see what happens. I love Charleston and the Battery fans. So, if I end up with the Revolution, I know it'll be a sad day for myself and my family when we leave the Lowcountry."
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