Wednesday Kickoff: Stevenage hires Smith, Europe's financial woes and more

By JOHN BOSCHINI Former Colorado Rapids head coach Gary Smith is headed back to England. The man who took charge of the Rapids' surprising 2010 MLS Cup run has been hired as manager of League One side Stevenage FC. Stevenage chairman Phil Wallace said Smith's ability to produce success despite a low budget with the Rapids was a major reason for the hire. Smith, who is one of the league's younger managers at 43, began his career as an assistant with Wimbledon, Wrexham and Arsenal before landing the Rapids job in late 2008. He became the first English coach to...

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