Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced today that Residency managing director and head coach Thomas Niendorf will not return for the 2010 season. Whitecaps men's team assistant coach Colin Miller will immediately assume interim coaching duties for the club's Residency program, with support from Residency assistant coach Steve Meadley and men's team head coach Teitur Thordarson.

"We are very appreciative of Thomas' contribution to the club," said Whitecaps president Bob Lenarduzzi. "Thomas played a...