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Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride

Project:

Pre-Acquisition - Due Diligence & Advisory

Engaged by potential owner to conduct pre-acquisition due diligence on sporting operations for both MLS and NWSL clubs. Audited talent, organizational design and core operating processes. Delivered observations and provided a 100 Day Transition Plan to ownership upon acquisition of the asset. Assisted in the search and placement of three roles across both clubs.

Engagement

  • Provided an unbiased view on the sporting operations of both clubs for prospective ownership group 
  • Conducted a sporting operations audit of structure, talent and processes, including functional assessment scoring 
  • Provided benchmarking across respective leagues around sporting operations headcount and compensation 
  • Provided recommendations on organizational design based on next and best practices within league(s) and high performing global sport
  • Delivered a 100 day plan for new ownership upon acquisition of the asset 
  • Led search and placement efforts for key staff to direct critical departments 

“Their detailed knowledge of men’s and women’s soccer in the U.S., international football, and sports in general, was very valuable during our acquisition due diligence, and when transitioning after taking over ownership.”

Mark Wilf
President/Co-Owner of Minnesota Vikings, and Chair/Co-Owner of Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride

Impact

  • Clearly defined organizational structure and operating model
  • Increased levels of transparency, communication and accountability across organization between ownership and front office
  • Injection of talent within organization in key functional areas
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