Two MLS clubs that missed the playoffs dumped head coaches on Monday with the Colorado Rapids parting ways with Chris Armas and the New York Red Bulls firing Sandro Schwarz.

Armas was involved in talks on a new contract after his deal expired following the season but the team did not make a new deal.

He went 33-36 with 13 drawn over the past to seasons with Colorado, which reached last year’s playoffs but missed out this year, placing 11th in the Western Conference at 11-15 with eight drawn.

The 53-year-old American had guided the Red Bulls to the MLS Supporters Shield for the best regular-season record in 2018.

“We’re grateful to Chris for the professionalism and passion he brought to the club,” Rapids president Padraig Smith said.

“He helped our group take meaningful steps forward o

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