Tena’s tenure at Cruz Azul ends

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Cruz Azul announced on May 19, 2015 that Luis Fernando Tena (pictured) will not return as head coach for the 2015 Liga MX Apertura. (Photo: Mexsport)

MEXICO CITY – After missing out on a berth in the Liga MX Clausura’s playoffs on goal difference, Cruz Azul announced Tuesday that head coach Luis Fernando Tena and his staff will not return for next season.

Tena, who was hired for a fourth stint with the club in December 2013, led La Maquina to the 2013/14 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League crown. He was also in charge when Cruz Azul won the 1997 CONCACAF Champions Cup.

The 57-year-old guided the Mexico City-based side to its last domestic-league title in 1997 and directed Mexico to a gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games. Also, in 2012, Tena led the Tricolor to the CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying tournament championship.

It is expected that Cruz Azul will act quickly to name a replacement.

LUIS FERNANDO TENA

Head Coaching History

1994-1996 Cruz Azul

1996-1997 Tecos UAG

1997-2000 Cruz Azul

2000-2001 Morelia

2002-2003 Santos

2004 Cruz Azul

2005-2006 Jaguares de Chiapas

2006-2007 Club America

2008-2009 Morelia