BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand hired former New Zealand and Colorado Rapids manager Anthony Hudson as coach of its men’s soccer team Wednesday, a day after dismissing Japanese tactician Masatada Ishii.

Hudson, who also was interim coach of the U.S. men’s soccer team for four months in 2023, has served as the director of technical development of Thailand’s soccer association since last year.

“At this crucial time, we need someone who understands Thai football thoroughly,” association president Nualphan Lamsam said in a statement. “Anthony Hudson has worked with the association at every level and has extensive international experience.”

The 44-year-old Hudson coached New Zealand from 2014-17. He resigned a week after the All Whites lost to Peru in an intercontinental qualifying playoff for the

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