
FC Cincinnati and General Manager Gerard Nijkamp Agree to Mutually Part Ways
August 6, 2021 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
FC Cincinnati News Release
FC Cincinnati announced today that the club and general manager Gerard Nijkamp have parted ways effective immediately. The club will begin the search for a permanent successor immediately.
"I would like to thank Gerard for his commitment and dedication to FC Cincinnati. Gerard has been a key leader in the development in our project "" opening of TQL Stadium, improving the roster, player development from the Academy to the first team, and building a broader soccer infrastructure that positions us for success in the future," said FC Cincinnati President Jeff Berding. "We sincerely appreciate Gerard's efforts over the past two years and respect his decision to return to his family in Europe. We wish him and his family the best of luck moving forward. With a significant portion of the season remaining, our focus is on improving our play on the pitch and earning a playoff spot. Our search for Gerard's successor will begin immediately and focus on identifying the leader that best aligns with our ambition to win a championship in Major League Soccer."
Nijkamp served as the club's general manager since May 30, 2019, guiding the team to a 7-20-10 regular season record.
"I'm proud of the foundation we have here and all the hard work everyone has put into it," said Nijkamp. "I will always be thankful to ownership and leadership for the chance to serve this club. While this has been an exciting opportunity, I have decided to pursue positions closer to my family. I wish the team the best moving forward."
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