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Chris McGowan Joins MLS Executive Team

June 12, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release


NEW YORK - Major League Soccer today announced that highly respected and accomplished sports executive Chris McGowan has been named Executive Vice President, Chief Club Performance Officer.

McGowan will lead MLS' new Club Performance and Optimization group that will work to develop and implement strategies to drive club performance, growth and value.

McGowan, who begins his new role today, brings to MLS more than two decades of experience in C-suite roles with three of the top organizations in North American sports. In his three previous roles before coming to MLS, McGowan was President & CEO Ilitch Sports and Entertainment, CEO and President of Vulcan Sports & Entertainment (VSE), and Chief Operating Officer of AEG Sports. He will report to MLS Commissioner Don Garber.

"Chris McGowan is one of the most talented executives in the sports industry, and we are pleased to have him join MLS is a senior executive role," said Commissioner Garber. "He has the leadership qualities, track record of success in the industry, and life-long passion for soccer that make him the ideal executive to lead this important new department at MLS."

"I have been a fan and supporter of MLS since its inception and have always aspired to work full time in the sport of soccer," said McGowan. "This role is a terrific opportunity for me to work closely with Commissioner Garber and the 30 MLS clubs to help accelerate league-wide growth leading into the FIFA World Cup in 2026 and beyond. "The future is very bright for soccer, and I am excited to be joining the talented team of people at MLS."

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