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What would football be without great creative players? Messi, Modric, Xavi, Iniesta, De Bruyne — the list of players who have inspired fans across the world with their ability to create glorious chances is extremely illustrious. For such players, football can often be seen as an art form, measured in special moments rather than pure numbers. However, it's impossible to ignore the importance of data and statistics within the modern game,...
Top teams regularly make illustrious claims about their status within the global football landscape. Clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Manchester United boast of having millions of supporters all over the world, while their stadium tours display jam-packed trophy cabinets to visiting tourists. When it comes to naming the most successful football club in the world, there are plenty of angles to come from and debates to be had. But in...
It's common in modern football for analysts and coaches to look far beyond the headline figures and statistics when assessing their team's level of performance. Despite pushback from some quarters of the football community, there's a growing understanding that looking at more than just final scores and total goals tallies can give us different insights about how a team is operating and how performances can be enhanced. A number of terms...
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18 Feb, 2026
Full time
Major League Soccer New York, NY, USA
Overview MLS is seeking a Manager who will lead cross-functional project management and provide operational support for MLS Productions and the MLS Media department, with a focus on driving key initiatives across content, production, and distribution. This role will oversee integrated project planning, support domestic and international distribution efforts, and assist with vendor onboarding and day-to-day management. Responsibilities Lead and manage cross-functional projects for MLS Productions and the broader MLS Media department, ensuring clear scope definition, structured planning, and timely execution, including: Developing and maintaining integrated project plans, workflows, timelines, and documentation Monitoring progress Identifying risks Implementing mitigation strategies Support international and domestic distribution initiatives Collaborate closely with the Apple Partnerships team and serve as a day-to-day...
18 Feb, 2026
Full time
Major League Soccer New York, NY, USA
Overview The Manager, Licensing will work closely with the Director of Licensing, Consumer Products in the highly collaborative role including strategic planning, business development and execution of the League’s licensees of consumer products strategy. As part of these responsibilities, the Manager will be responsible for the Day-2-Day management of the Fanatics licensees, Fanatics Brands, product approval and execution, and managing license deals that meet the strategic, commercial and fan engagement objectives.  The Manager will be responsible for establishing best practices, onboarding licensees, supporting Clubs and Licensees developing product lines that increase sales, and building new partnerships to ensure MLS is ready to seize the opportunities of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and beyond. The ideal candidate will have significant experience of the licensing landscape, ability to identify soft and hard goods licensees, understanding of deal terms,...
18 Feb, 2026
Full time
Major League Soccer New York, NY, USA
Overview The Senior Coordinator of Player Relations is responsible for supporting the administrative, legal, and compliance functions of the Player Relations Department. Responsibilities Assist with player administration (e.g. work permits, registration, onboarding, executing contractual obligations etc.) Manage the processing and tracking of ancillary player payments (e.g. acquisition fees, agent’s fees, royalties, relocation, education stipends, etc.) Maintain and prepare documentation for league and club executives Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., Medical & Finance) and external stakeholders (e.g., International Clubs, FIFA, USSF, CSA, CONCACAF) to ensure compliance and efficient operations Provide support at MLS events as assigned Prepare routine communications to MLS clubs (e.g. Waivers, Re-Entry Draft, Rosters) Liaise with MLS Players Association Assist in the compliance of the MLS Roster & Budget Guidelines and CBA...
18 Feb, 2026
Temporary
Major League Soccer New York, NY, USA
Overview This is a temporary position beginning on or about January 1, 2026 through on or about December 31, 2026 and payrolled through a 3rd Party Provider.   The Partner Solutions & Insights department is a centralized, foundational support team dedicated to enabling new business efforts, current partner retention, and identifying/development of property-specific commercial opportunities across Major League Soccer (MLS) and Soccer United Marketing (SUM). The group is seeking a Senior Coordinator in a temporary position who has experience understanding and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data coupled with strong presentation-building skills. The Senior Coordinator will play a role in the planning and production of sponsorship measurement reports as well as the creation of insights-based go-to-market materials utilizing syndicated research and/or custom studies under the guidance of and in collaboration with department Managers/Directors....