Major League Soccer announced Monday that Sola Winley has been hired as the league's Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer.
Winley brings a wealth of experience to the position with a 27-year career that has included tenures with the National Football League, A+E Television Networks and his own consulting and advisory companies.
As part of his role with MLS, Winley will lead the efforts to increase representation, advancement and retention of underrepresented groups in the front offices of the league and clubs, as well as the technical and coaching staffs with the teams.