The Billionaire Boys Club Takes Over US Soccer Recent announcements surrounding Mauricio Pochettino's extended tenure as head coach of the US Men's National Team and Larry Berg's appointment as Commissioner of Major League Soccer have generated significant excitement in American soccer circles.
However, beneath these high profile moves lies a more insidious trend: the increasing influence of finance giants on the sport.
Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel, played a key role in securing Pochettino's deal by making a philanthropic leadership gift to U. S. Soccer.