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Loons seek new Chief Soccer Officer as playoffs loom

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 2:21 PM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

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Summary

Minnesota United CEO Christina Hennington has prioritized finding a new Chief Soccer Officer following Khaled El-Ahmad's departure to Austin FC. Club leaders are conducting interviews for the role, seeking a candidate with significant experience and leadership qualities. MNUFC is currently in 12th place in the Western Conference, with a slim chance of making the playoffs. The team is focused on maintaining its performance as the regular season nears its end. Hennington emphasized the urgency of the upcoming primary transfer window this winter, aiming to fill the CSO position promptly but without rushing the decision.

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By the Numbers

•Christina Hennington became CEO in July 2026.
•Khaled El-Ahmad left Minnesota to join Austin FC.
•MNUFC is currently 12th in the Western Conference.
•The team has a five-game unbeaten run in October.
•Hennington hopes to fill the CSO role before the winter transfer window.

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2:21 PMYahoo Sports — Loons CEO’s top priority: Finding a new Chief Soccer Officer

What they're saying

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When Christina Hennington was hired as Minnesota United’s new CEO in mid-July, she initially deferred sporting-related questions to the club’s established Chief Soccer Officer, Khaled El-Ahmad. Then El-Ahmad abruptly left the Loons a month later in a lateral move to Austin FC, and Hennington’s top objective changed overnight. Hennington, a former Target Corp. executive, will still be looking ...
— Yahoo Sports

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