Filling a vacancy that has lasted six months, the U.S. Soccer Federation has named Will Wilson as its new Chief Executive Officer, taking over for Dan Flynn, who stepped down last September.
Wilson, 52, joins USSF from global sports agency Wasserman, where he served as Executive Vice President and Co-Head of Football for the last eight years, according to a release from U.S. Soccer.
“We are thrilled Will Wilson is joining U.S. Soccer as our CEO,” said U.S. Soccer President Cindy Parlow in a release. “He brings an unrivaled set of experience and expertise to soccer in America.