contract with Vålerenga, starting 1 January 2017. Vålerenga spent most of Deila's first season struggling just above the relegation places in the league. His predecessor, Kjetil Rekdal, described the team's season as a "failure" and expressed concern they may be relegated. Football analyst and former player Bernt Hulsker described the team as being "exceptionally weak". The side eventually finished mid-table, in eighth place, still far below Deila's expressed aim at the start of the season of a top-three place. Vålerenga continued to perform poorly into Deila's second season, and a run of only one win in seven games saw them languishing in eighth place at the end of October 2018. Deila admitted to considering his position at the club, stating "I am going to take time and reflect on this. Something has gone very wrong". A 2–1 win over Ranheim on the last day of the season saw Vålerenga finish in sixth place. New York City FC On 6 January 2020, Deila was appointed head coach of New York City FC of Major League Soccer on a three-year deal. He made his debut on 21 February in the last 16 first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League away to A.D. San Carlos in Costa Rica, a 5–3 win. The team finished the season by qualifying for the MLS Cup Playoffs, and lost on penalties in the first round at Orlando City SC. Under Deila's guidance, NYCFC won MLS Cup 2021, as they defeated Portland Timbers in the final match with a 4–2 win on penalties, after a 1–1 scoreline in extra time. Standard Liège On 13 June 2022, Deila was officially appointed as the head coach of Belgian Pro League club Standard Liège. In his first game on 22 July, the team scored a late equaliser to draw 2–2 at home to Gent, having been down to ten men since the 15th-minute dismissal of Alexandro Calut. Personal life Deila's twin daughters Thale Rushfeldt Deila and Live Rushfeldt Deila are handball players. Honours Player Odd Norwegian Football Cup: 2000 Manager Strømsgodset Tippeligaen: 2013 Norwegian Football Cup: 2010 Celtic Scottish Premiership: 2014–15, 2015–16 Scottish League Cup: 2014–15 New York City FC MLS Cup: 2021 MLS Eastern Conference: 2021 Individual Kniksen Award Coach of the Year: 2013 Managerial statistics 1Includes UEFA Champions League qualifier match against Legia Warsaw which Celtic lost 2–0 on the night, but was later awarded as a 3–0 win