Mauricio Soria steps down from Always Ready; coaching future uncertain due to regulations

Mauricio Soria is no longer the coach of Always Ready, concluding his time with the club following a 1-1 draw against Real Tomayapo. The decision comes despite Soria's impressive undefeated streak, having secured seven wins and three draws in his ten matches with the team. Under his guidance, Always Ready maintained its lead in the league standings with 35 points.

The departure, confirmed by club president Andrés Costa, is complicated by a regulatory issue that could affect Soria's coaching career for the remainder of the season. Bolivian Professional Division rules stipulate that a coach can manage a maximum of two clubs within a single season. Soria began 2026 coaching Blooming and then took the helm at Always Ready in late May.

This two-club limit means Soria is ineligible to take on a coaching role at a third professional club this season. If another team wishes to hire him, a regulatory impediment would need to be addressed. The rule also warns that clubs violating this regulation could face sanctions, including point deductions.

While the regulation appears straightforward, a recent precedent involving Marcelo Straccia, who moved from Universitario de Vinto to Always Ready and is now set to return to Vinto, presents a unique situation. However, Soria's path seems more restricted, with his options limited unless a different interpretation of the rules emerges or he considers a return to Blooming, which would be a distinct scenario from joining a third team.