Following a season inaugural season that can reasonably be called a success off the field and acceptable on it, Philadelphia President Tom Veit is stepping down.
Philadelphia Union President Tom Veit Stepping Down
Veit was originally brought to the organization as a consultant and will now return to that roll, something he will be able to do from his home in Tampa, Fla.
“It was important for me to know that when I was ready to step down our organization was rock solid and today I truly believe that it is,” Veit told the Philadelphia Union website. “The fact that I get to return to a part of business that I love, consulting, and still be able to work with the Union on a daily basis is a dream come true.”
Nick Sakiewicz, who was the CEO and Operating Partner, will assume the president’s role. Sakiewicz and Veit had previously worked together with the Tampa Bay Mutiny, the ill-fated MLS franchise that folded after the 2001 season.
The Union were far more successful, at least in the stands. Their average attendance of 19,254 was the fourth best average in the league, and actually exceeded the total capacity of PPL Park.
Veit was more of a businessman than a soccer man, so this should have little to no effect to the product on the field
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