Vice President, Club Performance & League Growth

Overview The Vice President, League Growth is a strategic leadership role responsible for advancing MLS’s growth agenda across club transactions, expansion, strategic investments, and other high-priority initiatives. The role leads complex, cross-functional efforts - including the Hometown Soccer Holdings / MLS NEXT Pro partnership, strategic support for high-potential clubs, and long-range League planning - while partnering closely with senior executives and Club leadership to drive execution and business performance. The VP serves as a key relationship manager across MLS Clubs, investors, municipalities, strategic partners, and other senior stakeholders to unlock new opportunities and advance League priorities. Responsibilities Club Transactions & Expansion: Drives all end-to-end transaction processes across Major League Soccer, advancing League growth and long-term strategic priorities. Identifies and evaluates expansion, M&A, and investment opportunities, cultivates partnerships with municipalities and government stakeholders, supports stadium development initiatives, and advises ownership groups throughout complex transactions and strategic projects. Advances potential relocation opportunities for existing MLS clubs. High-Potential Clubs: Develops and executes customized strategic action plans that strengthen club relevance, accelerate commercial performance, and drive sustainable growth. Serves as a strategic advisor to select MLS clubs, delivering targeted insights, performance analysis, and data-driven recommendations during critical business cycles to optimize execution and results. Hometown Soccer Holdings / MLS NEXT Pro Strategic Partnership: Leads League-wide coordination as the principal liaison and project manager for the KKR / MLS joint venture, aligning cross-functional stakeholders, driving execution, and advancing the JV’s strategic priorities and enterprise value. Strategic Growth Planning: Partners with the Strategy Team to shape and execute the League’s long-range strategic plan, ensuring alignment with MLS’s long-term vision and growth objectives. Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration: Partners with senior MLS executives to execute Major League Soccer’s strategic agenda, serving as an internal bridge between and among departments. Aligns cross-functional stakeholders, including Legal, Finance, Business Development, Operations, Consumer Products, the Commissioner’s Office, Media & Broadcast, SUM, and other business units to deliver integrated solutions and achieve strategic priorities. Stakeholder Management & Relationship Building: Cultivates and manages key relationships with MLS owners, Club leadership, strategic partners, investors, sponsors, media rights partners, financial institutions, and other senior stakeholders to advance League priorities and unlock new opportunities. Accomplish team results by communicating job expectations and managing the Performance Management…