Colorado Rapids Fire Head Coach Anthony Hudson

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (CBS4)- The Colorado Rapids have fired head coach Anthony Hudson. The assistant coach has been named interim head coach. The team released a statement late Wednesday morning announcing that Hudson, "has been relieved of his duties as head coach."

Hudson went 8-26-9 (w,l,t) in MLS league play as the Rapids head coach, including a 0-7-2 start to the 2019 season.

"We appreciate Anthony's commitment to the Rapids organization during his time with the club," said Rapids Executive Vice President & General Manager Padraig Smith in a statement.

Assistant coach Conor Casey has been named the interim head coach while the club looks for a replacement.

The Rapids, who are currently last in the MLS standings, will host the Vancouver Whitecaps on Friday.