Peter Vermes is a prominent American figure in professional soccer, both as a former player and a coach. His most notable role has been as the head coach of Sporting Kansas City in Major League Soccer, a position he held from 2009 to 2025. Vermes' extensive involvement in the sport highlights his significant contributions and experience within the soccer community.
In 1956, Peter Vermes's parents immigrated to the United States from Hungary as refugees during the Hungarian Revolution.
On November 21, 1966, Peter Joseph Vermes was born. He later became a professional soccer coach and former player, known for his long tenure as head coach of Sporting Kansas City.
In 1984, Peter Vermes graduated from Delran High School, having scored 109 goals for the school's soccer team.
In 1985, Peter Vermes started playing college soccer at Rutgers University where he played for three years.
In 1987, during his final season at Rutgers University, Peter Vermes finished as a first-team All-American, scored 21 goals and 10 assists, and led Rutgers to their first victory in the NCAA Tournament in 26 years.
On May 14, 1988, Peter Vermes received his first cap for the U.S. National Team in a game against Colombia.
In 1988, Peter Vermes represented the United States at the Summer Olympics as a member of the national team.
In 1988, Peter Vermes was named the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year and U.S. Olympic Player of the Year, recognizing his achievements and contributions to soccer.
In 1989, Peter Vermes played with Rába ETO FC of Hungary, marking a step in his professional career in Europe.
In 1989, Peter Vermes scored six goals for the U.S. Futsal team, which took third place at the FIFA Futsal World Championship in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
In 1990, Peter Vermes married his wife Susan, whom he had met in high school. The couple went on to have two children.
In 1990, Peter Vermes played with Volendam of the Dutch Eredivisie, continuing his career in European soccer.
In 1990, Peter Vermes represented the United States at the FIFA World Cup as a member of the national team.
Peter Vermes played in the 1990 World Cup where he played for the United States national team. During the cup, he nearly scored a goal against Italy.
In May 1991, Peter Vermes returned to the United States and played three games, scoring one goal against the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the American Professional Soccer League.
In 1991, Peter Vermes represented the United States at the CONCACAF Gold Cup as a member of the national team.
Peter Vermes played in the 1991 CONCACAF Gold Cup for the United States national team.
In late 1993, Peter Vermes saw his playing time wane with the team.
In 1994, Peter Vermes was cut from the U.S. World Cup team, a setback in his international career.
In January 1995, Peter Vermes signed with the newly founded Major League Soccer (MLS), which was set to begin play in 1996.
From 1991 to 1995, Peter Vermes played for Spanish Second Division club Figueres, solidifying his presence in European soccer.
In 1996, Peter Vermes was drafted by the New York/New Jersey MetroStars in the third round of the MLS Inaugural Draft and captained the team in its first season.
On February 3, 1997, Peter Vermes was traded by the MetroStars to the Colorado Rapids for Kerry Zavagnin.
In January 1998, after a comeback to the National team, Peter Vermes was cut again from the U.S. roster.
In 1999, Peter Vermes was named by The Star-Ledger as one of the top ten New Jersey high school soccer players of the 1980s, recognizing his accomplishments as a high school athlete.
At the end of the 2002 season, Peter Vermes announced his retirement from professional soccer, concluding his playing career with the Kansas City Wizards after struggling with injuries.
In November 2006, Peter Vermes was appointed as the Technical Director for the Kansas City Wizards of Major League Soccer, marking a transition into a management role.
On August 4, 2009, Peter Vermes was named the interim coach of the Kansas City Wizards after Curt Onalfo was fired. He led the team to a 3–7–2 record for the rest of the season, beginning his head coaching career.
On August 24, 2010, Peter Vermes was arrested for a suspected DUI by police in Gardner, Kansas.
In September 2010, Philadelphia Union supporters mocked Peter Vermes's DUI arrest by singing "99 Bottles of Beer" during their team's match against Kansas City.
In 2010, the Kansas City Wizards were rebranded as Sporting Kansas City.
In 2015, Peter Vermes won his third trophy as Sporting KC coach when his side won the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup by defeating the Philadelphia Union on penalties at Talen Energy Stadium.
In 2017, Peter Vermes added the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup to his trophy haul when Sporting KC beat the New York Red Bulls 2–1 at Children's Mercy Park.
On August 4, 2018, Peter Vermes coached his 302nd regular-season match, becoming the all-time leader in games coached with one club in MLS history after a 1–0 victory over the Houston Dynamo.
On October 3, 2020, Peter Vermes won his 150th regular-season match with a 2–1 victory over the Houston Dynamo, becoming only the 5th coach in MLS history to reach this milestone.
In February 2023, Peter Vermes signed a five-year extension with Sporting Kansas City through the 2028 MLS season, securing his position with the club.
On March 31, 2025, amid a winless start to the season, Sporting Kansas City announced that it had agreed to mutually part ways with Peter Vermes, ending his long tenure as head coach.
Peter Vermes's five-year extension with Sporting Kansas City, signed in February 2023, is set to end in the 2028 MLS season.
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