Paraag Marathe departs 49ers to focus on European soccer teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Paraag Marathe, a longtime executive with the San Francisco 49ers, is leaving the organization to concentrate on Leeds United and Rangers, two soccer teams owned by 49ers Enterprises. Team owner Jed York informed staff of Marathe's departure after 25 years with the 49ers, where he played a key role in various operations, including the development of Levi's Stadium. Marathe's experience includes significant contributions to football operations and strategic management. The 49ers have promoted Brian Hampton and brought back Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to fill roles previously held by Marathe.
- •Marathe served 25 years with the 49ers.
- •He will focus on Leeds United and Rangers Football Club.
- •York emphasized Marathe's significant contributions.
- •Brian Hampton and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will take over some responsibilities.
- •Marathe played a key role in developing Levi's Stadium.
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Longtime 49ers executive Paraag Marathe leaves the team to focus on European soccer
- 3:34 PMESPN — 49ers VP Paraag Marathe exits to focus on soccer clubs - ESPN
"Longtime San Francisco 49ers executive Paraag Marathe is leaving the team to focus on the organization's European soccer teams. Team owner Jed York sent an email to 49ers staff Saturday announcing that Marathe was leaving after 25 years with the Niners and now will focus on Leeds United in England's Premier League and the Rangers Football Club in Scotland's top league.
"49ers executive vice president of football operations Paraag Marathe is leaving the team after 25 years to focus full time on Leeds United and Rangers FC as well as other sports efforts.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 4:25 PMLongtime 49ers executive Paraag Marathe leaves the team to focus on European soccer
Longtime San Francisco 49ers executive Paraag Marathe is leaving the team to focus on the organization's European soccer teams. Team owner Jed York sent an email to 49ers staff Saturday announcing that Marathe was leaving after 25 years with the Niners and now will focus on Leeds United in England's Premier League and the Rangers Football Club in Scotland's top league.
- ESPNAug 1, 2026, 3:34 PM49ers VP Paraag Marathe exits to focus on soccer clubs - ESPN
49ers executive vice president of football operations Paraag Marathe is leaving the team after 25 years to focus full time on Leeds United and Rangers FC as well as other sports efforts.
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