Jeff Agoos

Background

About Jeff Agoos

An accomplished and forward-thinking Senior Global Operations Executive with comprehensive experience in strategic planning, conflict resolution, business administration, project management, budget preparation, team building, and policy implementation. Proven ability to spearhead ambitious and successful programs that carry an organization-wide impact. Identifies opportunities to reduce risk, enhance integrity, and improve quality standards. Demonstrates transformative leadership, fostering effective athlete communication and team building. Sets the strategic direction to ensure the long-range success of an enterprise. Key Accomplishments: • Assisted and supported expanding 12 new MLS teams over 14 years. • Collaborated with The IFAB and FIFA to be the first league in the world to implement Video Review (VAR) in a competitive match. • Identified and managed key third-party providers to support strategic long-term initiatives, resulting in positive KPIs, thereby improving the on-field product. • Reduced medical/legal risk through various initiatives, including implementing a medical compliance committee, creating a spotter program, implementing the FIFA Permanent Concussion Substitute initiative, and supporting Venue Medical Directors for all matches. • Designed and built a bespoke centralized competition and medical center in Arlington, TX, to deliver world-class support for Clubs and officials. • Collaborated and supported key referee initiatives to be a world leader in officiating, including having referee teams at the men’s and women’s World Cup Finals (Qatar ’22; NZ/AUS ’23). • Developed and authored manuals, processes, and procedures to allow MLS to return to play during COVID-19. • Created and led multiple strategic committees tasked with improving the game and ensuring player health and safety. • Served on numerous panels and speaking opportunities (e.g, Leaders in Performance, MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference) as a subject matter expert.