Major League Soccer

Overview 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 Director who has experience developing integrated marketing platforms and go-to-market narratives dedicated to driving commercial revenue. The Director will play a leading role in platform development and commercial packaging of new and priority sponsor platforms for Major League Soccer (“MLS”) and Soccer United Marketing (“SUM”) properties under the guidance of and collaboration with department leadership. The Director will do this by understanding and applying marketing mix learning, consumer insights, communication strategy and thinking, data-driven analysis, and industry and sponsorship knowledge. Responsibilities...

Overview The Vice President, Consumer Products – Gaming, Collectibles and Emerging Technology will build a new team to lead the strategic product development, marketing, and community management of MLS Centralized NFT marketplace and manage the existing team responsible for MLS gaming and collectibles partnerships. Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Marketplace Partner Relationship Management Product Strategy & Economy Design Club Activation and Enablement NFT/Partner Community Management Product Strategy & Economy Design Lead the product development, business strategy, and community management of MLS gaming, collectibles and other emerging consumer products marketplace serving as a thought leader, coach, mentor, and advocate for a high performing team. Partner with Emerging Ventures, Digital Marketing and Technology teams at MLS to integrate consumer product strategy into MLS’...

Overview As a member of the MLS/SUM (Soccer United Marketing) team, the Director, Brand Alliances will have a crucial role in developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy for partnership sales and retention. This position is based in the dynamic city of New York, NY and provides an exceptional opportunity to collaborate closely with the Vice President, Brand Alliances in creating a sponsorship strategy that enhances value, profitability, and growth for Major League Soccer. The primary focus of this role will be on leading new enterprise sales efforts, highlighting your exceptional ability to form strategic alliances. Responsibilities Prospect, develop, and sell new integrated business partnerships to achieve ambitious sales goals. Cultivate deep, meaningful relationships with national decision makers at leading brands, fostering long-term partnerships that support our properties and strategic priorities. Deliver flawless sales presentations and tailored...

Overview Major League Soccer seeks a dynamic professional with a proven track record of success in communications. Work experience in the areas of brand/consumer communications and sponsorship marketing, as well as significant experience in sports and/or entertainment is strongly preferred. The individual selected for this opportunity will have a deep understanding of all types of editorial media, including a strong grasp of the digital and social media landscape. Experience and significant relationships with editorial decision makers in the areas of business and lifestyle media are critical to this role.  This person who fills this role will possess an entrepreneurial spirit, acumen in executive communications and the ability to make decisions and executive plans in settings comparable to the fast-paced world of professional sports. The position is based in New York, NY. Responsibilities Lead communications strategy for organization’s key business units,...

Overview As Major League Soccer continues to accelerate fast-pace growth and harness transformational opportunities (such as Messi, Apple, World Cup), differentiating itself through brand purpose, creative thinking and expression will be critical drivers of success. The Creative Director will craft how the brand comes to life through design, language, and more, leading an exceptionally versatile team of in-house designers and working with creative agencies and other outside partners. The Creative Director will also lead all aspects of creative services for all other enterprise needs, including any Soccer United Marketing (SUM) properties (such as Leagues Cup, MexTour, and more).  Responsibilities Translate the MLS Brand Strategy into a creative vision and design system for the League Lead creative development process, including concept building for campaigns and activations, working with agencies and in-house teams as needed Oversee and manage in-house design...

Overview The Club Performance Group at Major League Soccer is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and analytical Senior Coordinator. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, effective communication capabilities, and the ability to interact directly with senior executives. This role involves managing and supporting multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Responsibilities Create and assess benchmarking reports to identify potential case studies and opportunities for improvement across MLS Clubs. Prepare detailed reports for senior League office executives, including the Commissioner. Create materials for the Club Sponsorships team, including creating sponsorship category toolkits, developing a prospecting and lead scoring system, discovering and analyzing new assets, and assisting with valuation modeling. Conduct assessments for the Club Ticketing team, assessing year-over-year trends in...

Overview The MLS Legal department is seeking a Paralegal to assist the Legal Affairs team with administrative tasks and certain tasks related to investigations, policies and presentations. Responsibilities Support League policy management, including drafting, distribution, and compliance. Assist with the preparation of PowerPoint presentations and other materials, including decks, guides, tracking charts, checklists, and reports. Assist (under supervision of MLS attorneys) with investigatory needs, including factual analyses, informational intake, and summaries. Manage documents and electronic files, and the process for responding to litigation discovery requests. Provide support for independent contractor processes, including working on templates and interfacing with internal stakeholders on departmental needs and engagement requests. Additional responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree 2+ years at a law...

Overview This position will support the SVP, Consumer Products as well as the wider team across the retail, licensing and gaming initiatives. Responsibilities Daily product approval management for both retail and premiums Complete setup of Adobe portal Licensee sales reporting and MG / royalty invoicing Internal department orders / requests Business term sheet blocking & tackling Omnichannel partner RFP support Assist with ShopMNT – building the assortment, partnering with our internal team on digital marketing plans and performance monitoring Meeting scribe, executive recaps, and excellent presentation building skills to inform broader Consumer Products group and leadership with clear and concise next steps Ad hoc support across Collectibles, Premiums, Gaming and New Business development as requested Perform special projects and other assignments as requested...

Overview The Senior Analyst, Total Rewards will be primarily responsible for the day-to-day administration activities pertaining to the Company’s Total Rewards (Compensation, Benefits and Wellness) programs as well as responsible for analyzing data, conducting employee pay market reviews, crafting strategic compensation & benefit plans, and collaborating closely with the HR team.      Responsibilities Conduct various market pricing analyses to ensure employee pay and benefits are competitive aligned to the external market Partner with the Talent Acquisition team and HR Business Partners when evaluating compensation and offers for open roles Assist with overall project management of salary review processes across all Departments Review and propose the most appropriate job measurement mechanisms to underpin the reward infrastructure Manage the process of job evaluation and grading, including making day...

Overview The Vice President, Match Day Operations & Administration will be a key leader responsible for leading all aspects of the day-to-day operations and administration For Major League Soccer and primarily supporting our member Clubs. The VP will liaise with and partner with our Clubs to supervise stadium renovations and large-scale building upgrades, providing strategies to evolve the stadium environment, and ensuring a best-in-class approach for game surfaces. Responsibilities Stadium Management and Initiatives Lead stadium renovations projects with added support for new stadium planning, ensuring our venues are world-class and exceptional. Act as a liaison to provide support for neutral match venue locations, fostering collaboration and inclusivity across the league. Lead the venue design team to enhance the venue design guidelines documentation, ensuring flawless execution. Serve as the relationship manager for...

Overview The Enterprise Risk Senior Director will lead the identification, measurement and management of company-wide risk, manage insurance procurement, develop and implement risk management policies/procedures and manage claims covered under the League’s insurance program.  This individual contributor will be a subject matter expert, functioning as a service leader who can successfully influence, build and manage relationships across all levels internally and externally. Responsibilities Develop, procure and administer comprehensive League-wide insurance program Identify and measure all forms of risk, including legal, operational, financial, compliance and business risk in addition to insurable and hazard risk Conduct functional and integrated risk assessments to ensure enterprise risks are identified, evaluated, and managed Work closely with broker and insurance market to manage procurement of all insurance, including...

Overview The MLS Consumer Products department seeks a Sr. Coordinator to manage aspects of licensing and retail marketing. This person will work alongside leaders within Consumer Products.  This role offers administrative support as well as communication and follow-ups with internal teams and external partners.   The MLS Consumer Products team is responsible for the licensing business, e-commerce, and retailer relationships, supporting on-field equipment needs for MLS clubs and the relationship with Electronic Arts. Video gaming and emerging digital products related to AR, VR, Blockchain and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) represent key growth opportunities for the league.   The Sr. Coordinator will work closely in a highly collaborative role with the Consumer Products team across licensing, retail development, on-field, and gaming. The Sr. Coordinator will play a critical role in support of managing and growing the Licensing business.  The...

Overview This position will partner with and provide legal counsel to the sponsorship, consumer products, marketing and club performance teams within Major League Soccer and its member clubs.  Responsibilities Provide legal advice for the League’s partnership marketing, brand alliance, consumer products and marketing teams Structure, draft and negotiate sponsorship, licensing, agency and other commercial agreements Partner with the League’s club performance team to advise MLS member clubs on commercial opportunities and sponsorships Draft, manage and interpret policies related to MLS member club commercial opportunities and ensure consistent application of those policies Manage team of legal professionals to facilitate efficient project allocation Provide coaching to accelerate growth of team members Work cross-functionally to manage risks, while providing practical and creative legal guidance Lead and...

Overview As a member of MLS/SUM (Soccer United Marketing) team, the Director, Brand Alliances will be responsible for strategizing, building, and executing an end-to-end partnership sales and retention strategy from short-term to long-term.  Based in New York, this position will work hand in hand with the Vice President, Brand Alliances to build sponsorship strategy and cultivate c-level relationships to bring value and profitability to grow the sport’s relevance, engage fans and maximize enterprise revenue.  This role will specifically help lead new enterprise sales efforts for the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) as well as Concacaf, home to the Men and Women’s Gold Cup, Champions League, Nations League Finals, and other premier regional Club and National Team competitions. Responsibilities Prospect, develop, and sell new integrated business partnerships to accomplish sales goals. Develop deep, meaningful...

Overview This position will assist in managing various aspects of the Leagues Cup competition and team services. Responsibilities include maintaining relationships with clubs' technical departments, monitoring club travel, supporting match-day staffing (Match Commissioners, medical, operations), ensuring compliance with competition rules, format, and guidelines. The individual must demonstrate effective time management, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.   Responsibilities Support all facets of the Leagues Cup Competition and Team Services department, including the enforcement of competition rules, and policies Support contractors and match day staff with items around team services before and during the Tournament. Assist with referee and match official administration – including any match and travel logistics and reporting. Assist in monitoring the department email account and incoming communications...

Overview Major League Soccer’s Strategy and Business Intelligence group is tasked with supporting strategic decision making and resource allocation across the League – with a focus on driving fan growth, revenue collection, and operating efficiencies – by providing impactful data driven insights, analysis, and recommendations.   The group is seeking a Senior Manager, Fan & Market Insights who will lead the design and management of an online MLS fan panel/community and manage qualitative and quantitative research projects from start to finish.   The ideal candidate has a deep interest and curiosity in consumer behaviors and the analytical background to interpret and develop new insights that will be shared across the organization.   Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities Transform enterprise business questions and challenges into fan insights projects/activities via online MLS fan...

Overview The Director, FPA is a key member of the team managing financial planning and analysis for MLS and SUM. The individual will act as the Finance Business liaison for several departments within MLS/SUM specific to projections, long-range planning, and budgeting. The role should balance being a good business partner for the departments with ensuring sound fiscal process and discipline throughout the organization. This role will lead to comprehensive company-wide analyses, deliver critical financial insights, and support decision-making to propel MLS and SUM towards sustained growth and evolution. Responsibilities Work continuously as a finance liaison with several departments providing monthly performance/expense management reporting as well as other key actionable metrics. Coordinate and manage FP&A’s role in the month-end process to analyze actual results of sales and expense details versus the budget/forecast and provide...

Overview Developing world-class players is a core pillar for the long-term success and growth of Major League Soccer.  MLS NEXT is the best youth player development experience in North America providing youth players with the highest levels of competition and training to prepare them for their futures, both in soccer and in life. The governance structure of MLS NEXT promotes collaboration, fosters innovation, and harnesses the expertise of all Member Clubs which now includes over 140 Clubs and 600 Teams. MLS NEXT accelerates the development of the best players in the US and Canada through comprehensive programming for players, coaches, referees, and parents.  Clubs participating in MLS NEXT play through an 11-month season that concludes with playoffs and a final, crowning a national champion each season.   Position Summary Major League Soccer is looking for a dedicated, passionate, and experienced individual to grow and lead MLS NEXT. The...

Overview Major League Soccer (MLS) in a generational growth opportunity, with a new 10-year broadcast deal with Apple, Lionel Messi in Miami and energy building towards World Cup 2026 in North America. To harness this momentum, we are re-imagining our digital ecosystem from the ground up with the goal of growing soccer fans’ connection with MLS and our clubs.   We are looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial VP of Marketing Technology to drive the modernization of our league-wide marketing technology stack. This role will take ownership of existing MarTech platforms (Email, SMS, Push, CDP, CMS, Analytics, etc.) and lead the modernization and transformation of our tech stack, empowering league and club marketers to move quickly, to engage fans more effectively and drive measurable business growth.   The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the modern Martech landscape, proven experience deploying marketing technology at...

Overview  The individual is primarily responsible for supporting the League office with management of financial reporting needs.   The individual will build out financial reporting processes and be a driver of the evolution of the team’s role within the business. The Lead will be tasked with driving and coordinating financial information, and process improvements across the organization. The Lead will be responsible for the consolidated financial view for the company, collaborating, and coordinating across Finance and the rest of the organization to provide accurate and timely information.   The candidate will garner in-depth understanding of key financial and operational practices across a range of finance functions with a focus on building and establishing processes to support the team’s day-to-day responsibilities. The candidate will have a strong understanding of Finance procedures and standards, coupled with the ability to...