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Ambassador Welcomes Appointment of Polish Soccer Great as Head Coach of Columbus Crew

22 December 2008

Robert Warzycha
Robert Warzycha

U.S. Ambassador Victor Ashe welcomed the appointment of former soccer midfielder Robert Warzycha as the Columbus Crew’s new head coach, announced Cultural Attaché Chuck Ashley.  Warzycha, a native of Siemkowice, has risen to a head coaching job in America’s top-flight MLS soccer league after a storied career in Europe and the U.S.  His success in America exemplifies the strong cultural and sporting ties between the U.S. and Poland.  Ambassador Ashe said he was “very pleased” by this development, which highlights the values of sportsmanship and athletic excellence that Poles and Americans share. For his part, “The Polish Rifle,” as Mr. Warzycha is popularly known for the accuracy of his free kicks, described the Columbus Crew as “dear to my heart.” For full coverage of the appointment, see the story at MLSnet.com.
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