Post by cjeagle on Feb 11, 2018 4:11:04 GMT 8
For the first time since 2006, there is a new U.S. Soccer president, and that distinction belongs to Carlos Cordeiro.
Sunil Gulati's successor was chosen at U.S. Soccer's Annual General Meeting in Orlando, Florida, where the election determined which of the eight candidates will lead the federation forward. That choice is Cordeiro, the sitting vice president of U.S. Soccer who will move to the top seat.
Those candidates entering the election were Paul Caligiuri, Kathy Carter, Carlos Cordeiro, Steve Gans, Kyle Martino, Hope Solo, Michael Winograd and Eric Wynalda. According to SI's Grant Wahl, Cordeiro had received the support of the Athlete's Council, which carries 20% of the weighted vote prior to the election, while Carter had the support of the Professional Council, which was a shade over 24% of the vote.
Cordeiro will assume Gulati's seat with immediate effect and embark on a four-year term, while the outgoing president will remain in his role on the FIFA Council while also spearheading the USA's joint effort with Canada and Mexico to host the 2026 World Cup.
www.si.com/soccer/2018/02/10/us-soccer-president-election-live-stream-video-results-winner
In an acrimonious, negative(run by some of the candidates as well as commentary from the press and by fans on social media) presidential election campaign, after 3 rounds of balloting we now have a winner the Harvard educated long time Goldman Sachs executive Carlos Cordeiro who has served on the USSF executive board for more than 10 years.
Nice revealing figures on the budget expenses of the USSF and other football organizations.
"On a broader level, however, Cordeiro maintains that clarity and oversight are part of better governance. His platform promises “open, inclusive and transparent leadership.” And better governance is the key component of a “virtuous circle” that will help U.S. Soccer catch up with its peers, he said. It doesn’t just trail on the field. Fiscal year expenses of around $110 million are “probably five times where it was maybe a dozen years ago,” Cordeiro claimed, but still way behind the game’s global powers.
“We need substantially more resources,” he said. “Germany or England—they’re over $500 million in annual expenditures. Even Spain, Italy and France are double or more where we’re at. They’re smaller economies, smaller populations, but it gives you a sense of the scope of those federations.
“By growing the [USSF’s] financial resources, you’re able to invest more in the federation’s activities, including all your members,” he continued. “That’s my fundamental point. To get to that next level, we’re going to have to transform this organization beyond where it’s at.”
Sunil Gulati's successor was chosen at U.S. Soccer's Annual General Meeting in Orlando, Florida, where the election determined which of the eight candidates will lead the federation forward. That choice is Cordeiro, the sitting vice president of U.S. Soccer who will move to the top seat.
Those candidates entering the election were Paul Caligiuri, Kathy Carter, Carlos Cordeiro, Steve Gans, Kyle Martino, Hope Solo, Michael Winograd and Eric Wynalda. According to SI's Grant Wahl, Cordeiro had received the support of the Athlete's Council, which carries 20% of the weighted vote prior to the election, while Carter had the support of the Professional Council, which was a shade over 24% of the vote.
Cordeiro will assume Gulati's seat with immediate effect and embark on a four-year term, while the outgoing president will remain in his role on the FIFA Council while also spearheading the USA's joint effort with Canada and Mexico to host the 2026 World Cup.
www.si.com/soccer/2018/02/10/us-soccer-president-election-live-stream-video-results-winner
In an acrimonious, negative(run by some of the candidates as well as commentary from the press and by fans on social media) presidential election campaign, after 3 rounds of balloting we now have a winner the Harvard educated long time Goldman Sachs executive Carlos Cordeiro who has served on the USSF executive board for more than 10 years.
Nice revealing figures on the budget expenses of the USSF and other football organizations.
"On a broader level, however, Cordeiro maintains that clarity and oversight are part of better governance. His platform promises “open, inclusive and transparent leadership.” And better governance is the key component of a “virtuous circle” that will help U.S. Soccer catch up with its peers, he said. It doesn’t just trail on the field. Fiscal year expenses of around $110 million are “probably five times where it was maybe a dozen years ago,” Cordeiro claimed, but still way behind the game’s global powers.
“We need substantially more resources,” he said. “Germany or England—they’re over $500 million in annual expenditures. Even Spain, Italy and France are double or more where we’re at. They’re smaller economies, smaller populations, but it gives you a sense of the scope of those federations.
“By growing the [USSF’s] financial resources, you’re able to invest more in the federation’s activities, including all your members,” he continued. “That’s my fundamental point. To get to that next level, we’re going to have to transform this organization beyond where it’s at.”