Major League Soccer: Tim Pernetti appointed chief business officer of New York City FC

Tim Pernetti has been named chief business officer of the MLS (Major League Soccer) franchise New York City FC, the club announced on the 09/09/2013. He will work directly with Ferran Soriano, CEO of the club, and will oversee all business operations of New York City FC.

Tim Pernetti is the second manager to join the leadership of the New York club after Claudio Reyna was named athletic director, on the 22/05/2013.

The franchise was acquired jointly by Manchester City (Premier League, ENG) and the New York Yankees (Major League Baseball, USA) for $100m (approximately €77.4m),on the 21/05/2013. This twentieth MLS club will integrate the U.S. championship in 2015.

"The post of Chief Business Officer attracted a significant number of high caliber candidates but Tim’s extensive experience in New York sports business was particularly compelling. He fits perfectly within our organisation, adding different skills and talent to our existing international management group. He is the ideal person for this role and we very much look forward to the contribution that he will make," said Ferran…