Top Executive Resigns at Minor League Soccer Team, Rhode Island FC
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Top Executive Resigns at Minor League Soccer Team, Rhode Island FC
“I wanted to share that I have resigned from Rhode Island FC as their Chief Revenue Officer. It was a very difficult decision but I am extremely proud to have played a role in getting the club off the ground and getting ready for their inaugural season. The most enjoyable aspect of my tenure for me was the people that I met. The staff, partners, fans, community leaders, and many others were truly wonderful,” wrote Vicky Lynch in a post on social media.
She added, “As far as what is next for me, I will be sharing the exciting details about my new role shortly.”
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTIn her departure, she made no mention of the team's ownership.
The club announced her arrival less than a year ago. GoLocal reported - SEE HERE
This is just the latest twist in the minor league teams' turbulent history. It is now in development of a stadium in Pawtucket, Tidewater Landing. The project is now years late in development, and its costs have ballooned.
According to the club’s announcement during her arrival, Lynch has worked with several professional soccer clubs in her career. She was the first person hired by the San Diego Spirit of the Women’s United Soccer Association, where she served as Director of Operations and Fan Development. She most recently served as the Chief Business Officer for the Chicago Red Stars where she led the effort to increase sponsorship revenue for the club by 175 percent in just one year.
Brett Johnson, the Club’s founder said at the time of her appointment, “When we set out to bring professional soccer to Rhode Island, we made a commitment to the fans that we would bring the best team possible to the state. Rhode Island FC is going to compete for trophies from Day One, and that starts by building the most talented front office imaginable. Vicky Lynch is a centerpiece of that front office.”