NCR - Sorta Crew Related - GM News

crewfan_in_columbus · Nov 27, 2012

If the Mods that be feel this ought to be in the "Other Team's News" thread, so be it, but I felt it warranted it's own discussion.

Per Steven Goff's twitter, Kevin Payne is out at DC United. From his Washington Post article:

Payne, who was scheduled to address United employees this morning, will join another team in the coming days. The identity of his new employer was not immediately known.
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Despite the team’s resurgence, investors concluded the business side “needs a lot of work,” a source said. The search for Payne’s replacement is underway, said the same person, who wasn’t authorized to speak publicly.
The new president is likely to focus on business operations, granting greater autonomy to General Manager Dave Kasper and Coach Ben Olsen to handle roster decisions.
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs.../27/exclusive-kevin-payne-leaving-d-c-united/

Which makes me wonder...... What GM out there in the world has soccer experience, is VERY good at the business side of the operation, and hails from the DC area? Hmmmm.......Sounds like someone I know, but I can't put my finger on it...... Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

patricksp · Nov 27, 2012

@GrantWahl: Source: Kevin Payne heading to Toronto FC

Kryptonite · Nov 27, 2012

patricksp said: ↑

@GrantWahl: Source: Kevin Payne heading to Toronto FC
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...and TFC will still suck.

THOMA GOL · Nov 27, 2012

Wilt still floating aorund in the midwest.

Kayak · Nov 27, 2012

THOMA GOL said: ↑

Wilt still floating aorund in the midwest.
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Seems pretty committed to the Indy pro soccer movement for the time being. The group is unknown but said to have solid money behind their effort and they were smart enough to hire Peter Wilt.
http://indyprosoccer.com/