TUCSON, Ariz — FC Tucson has named Amanda Powers as its first president in team history.
Powers, a San Diego native, arrives after serving as Chief Operating Officer for New Mexico United, a USL Championship team that led the league in attendance, ticket, and merchandise sales.
"I love this game, I love this city, and I'm honored and excited to use soccer as a vehicle to build community and to honor the unique heritage that makes Tucson special," said Powers of her new role. "We're not trying to recreate the success of New Mexico United. We're trying to find that same authentic spirit and build a team and game experience around that, for us, by us."
Powers is just the second-ever female club president in U.S. men's professional soccer history.
