[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-fc-dordrecht-appoints-former-fortuna-sittard-director-sjoerd-ars-as-new":61,"news-related-fc-dordrecht-appoints-former-fortuna-sittard-director-sjoerd-ars-as-new-en":99,"news-related-match-fc-dordrecht-appoints-former-fortuna-sittard-director-sjoerd-ars-as-new-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":39,"hostCities":40},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-37,-20,"finished_recent",false,[41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60],"Atlanta","Boston","Dallas","East Rutherford","Guadalajara","Houston","Kansas City","Los Angeles","Mexico City","Miami","Monterrey","New-York","New York New Jersey","Philadelphia","San-Francisco","San Francisco Bay Area","Seattle","Toronto","Vancouver","Zapopan",{"article":62},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":63,"category":64,"excerpt":65,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":66,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":70,"slug":71,"sourceName":72,"sourceURL":73,"teamId":74,"teamName":75,"teamIds":76,"teamNames":87,"title":98},"FC Dordrecht has made a significant move to bolster its off-field leadership by appointing Sjoerd Ars as the club's new technical manager. The 42-year-old has signed a contract that will keep him at the Keuken Kampioen Divisie club until the middle of 2027, signaling a long-term commitment to a new strategic direction.\n\nThis appointment marks a notable shift in the club's operational structure. Previously, the responsibilities for technical affairs fell under the purview of general director Hans de Zeeuw. With Ars now in the dedicated technical manager role, the club is formalizing and specializing its approach to football operations, a move that reflects a growing trend in professional football to separate administrative and sporting leadership.\n\nArs brings a wealth of experience from the Eredivisie, having served as the technical director at Fortuna Sittard from 2018 to 2023. During his tenure with the Limburg club, he was instrumental in shaping the squad and technical policy. Following his period as technical director, he transitioned into a background role at Fortuna Sittard, but his new position at Dordrecht represents a return to a primary leadership function.\n\nIn his first statements through the club's official channels, Ars expressed his enthusiasm for the project. He highlighted the positive trajectory of the club under the guidance of Hans de Zeeuw and the vibrant atmosphere he encountered during discussions. \"It is great to see the steps FC Dordrecht has made in recent years under Hans's leadership,\" Ars remarked. \"What stood out to me in the conversations was the good and open working atmosphere with a lot of positive energy. The club is truly alive and has ambition on multiple fronts. We will do everything we can to further develop FC Dordrecht on a sporting level and create something beautiful together.\"\n\nThe feeling is mutual, with Hans de Zeeuw welcoming the new appointment. De Zeeuw emphasized the value of Ars's background and perspective. \"With Sjoerd, we are bringing in someone with experience in professional football and a fresh perspective on technical policy,\" the general director stated. \"He will focus on further strengthening our sporting structure and supporting the technical line within the club. As a development club, it is important that we continue to grow in that area.\"\n\nThe context of this appointment is crucial. FC Dordrecht, a club with a proud history, is currently competing in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie, the second tier of Dutch football. The team, managed by former international star Dirk Kuijt, concluded the most recent season in tenth place. This mid-table finish suggests a club with potential but one that is seeking the stability and strategic direction necessary to challenge for promotion.\n\nArs's primary mandate will be to build the sporting infrastructure that can support sustained success. His role will involve overseeing the technical policy, which encompasses player recruitment, youth academy development, and the overall football philosophy of the club. The goal, as articulated by both Ars and De Zeeuw, is to create a robust and progressive sporting structure that aligns with the club's ambitions.\n\nFor the Keuken Kampioen Divisie, the appointment of a figure with Eredivisie-level experience like Ars is a statement of intent from FC Dordrecht. It indicates that the club is serious about its long-term project and is investing in the kind of leadership that can bridge the gap between the first and second divisions. The move could potentially raise the competitive bar within the league as other clubs take note of Dordrecht's enhanced organizational setup.\n\nThe partnership between Ars and head coach Dirk Kuijt will be one of the key dynamics to watch. While Kuijt manages the first-team affairs on the training ground and matchday, Ars will be responsible for the broader technical vision, ensuring the coach has the resources and squad depth to implement his ideas effectively. A harmonious relationship between these two roles is often a hallmark of successful clubs.\n\nLooking ahead, the coming seasons will reveal the impact of this structural change. The club's performance in the transfer market, the development pathway for its youth players, and the consistency of its first-team results will all be indicators of whether Ars's appointment is a success. The contract until 2027 provides a clear timeline for this project to mature.\n\nUltimately, FC Dordrecht's decision to hire Sjoerd Ars is a calculated step towards professionalizing its football operations. By bringing in a dedicated technical manager with proven experience, the club aims to lay a foundation for future growth and sporting achievement, with the ultimate ambition of returning to the top flight of Dutch football.\n\nBased on reporting from Voetbal International.","news","FC Dordrecht has named Sjoerd Ars as its new technical manager, signing a contract through 2027. 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