The 53 year-old joins the five-time J1 League champion after a title-winning season with Auckland, leading it to the A-League championship in only theitsir second season and becoming the first New Zealand team to win the Grand Final in the competition's 20-year history.
A-League champion Corica named Yokohama manager
Steve Corica was confirmed as the new manager of Yokohama F Marinos, after his departure from Auckland FC this week.
He replaces Hideo Oshima, who took charge in June last year but was dismissed this month after the club finished seventh in Group A of the J1 League.
The Australian is no stranger to Japanese football, having played for Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 2000-2001, making 50 appearances and scoring 18 goals.
"I am incredibly proud and honoured to be returning to Japan. My first experience here was as a player, and now to come back as manager of such a fantastic football club is a privilege that means a great deal to me," Corica said.
"I have come here with a clear ambition – to win trophies, restore a winning mentality and re-establish the culture and standards that have made this club one of the most successful in Japan."
