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 process:

• Plan, monitor, and review performance;
• Scheduling for team as it relates to travel and key events
• Coach and counsel employees; and
• Develop and implement department procedures and productivity standards and reinforce Company policies. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 12 years of experience required

Required Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, high-impact strategic initiatives from evaluation and planning through execution.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with experience evaluating investments, transactions, business opportunities, and associated risks.
• Exceptional executive presence and relationship-management skills, with the ability to effectively engage senior executives, owners, investors, and other key stakeholders.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality content.
• High-level of commitment to a quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of the Spanish Language (business proficiency)
• Knowledge of Soccer or sports

Total Rewards

Major League Soccer offers a competitive starting base salary of $200,000 - $225,000, based on individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs. We are committed to providing a Total Rewards package that attracts, supports, engages, and retains talent. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a $500 wellness reimbursement, and generous Holiday and PTO schedule to promote work-life balance. We also prioritize career and professional development, offering on-the-job training, feedback, and ongoing educational opportunities.

Major League Soccer believes in the value of in-person collaboration to support teamwork, creativity, and connection. Employees in this role are expected to work a four (4) day in-office schedule, with the flexibility to work remotely one (1) day each week, based on business and department needs.

Major League Soccer is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Major League Soccer is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process, as well as during employment. Applicants who require an accommodation may contact Human Resources to request assistance.

Join our team and help support the growth and success of Major League Soccer.

Salary : $200,000 - $225,000