Minnesota United FC Prioritizes Search for New Chief Soccer Officer
Minnesota United FC CEO Christina Hennington has identified finding a new Chief Soccer Officer as her top priority following the departure of the previous CSO just a month after Hennington's own arrival. The club is actively interviewing candidates for the…
Duluth Superior, MN, November 1, 2026 —
Following her recent arrival, Minnesota United FC CEO Christina Hennington has pinpointed the recruitment of a new Chief Soccer Officer (CSO) as the organization’s foremost priority. This executive search comes in the wake of the previous CSO’s departure, which occurred approximately one month after Hennington assumed her CEO role.
The club is currently engaged in an active process of interviewing potential candidates for this pivotal position. The emphasis for the role is placed on candidates possessing strong leadership qualities and extensive experience within the sporting domain, particularly in soccer operations.
The specific timeline for filling the CSO position was not provided in the summary. The summary also did not include details regarding the predecessor CSO’s reasons for departure or the identity of the candidates currently being interviewed. The financial terms or compensation associated with the role were also not disclosed.
Hennington’s strategic focus on securing a new CSO underscores the importance of this executive function in guiding the club’s sporting direction and future development. The role is considered critical for maintaining and enhancing the team’s performance and strategic planning within Major League Soccer.
The club’s commitment to finding a candidate with significant sporting acumen and proven leadership skills indicates a strategic approach to strengthening its executive leadership team. Further updates regarding the candidate selection process are anticipated.
Story summarized from the original created by Andy Greder / St. Paul Pioneer Press on www.duluthnewstribune.com, see more information here.
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