Ann-Marie Eileraas has announced that she will be stepping down as WPS’s top executive on Sept. 18. She joined the league as a general council in January 2010, but assumed the role of CEO at the start of this year..
WPS Boss Anne-Marie Eileraas Stepping Down
Anne-Marie Eileraas oversaw the league during a turbulent third season, her replacement will likely be hired in coming weeks.
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“I couldn’t be more proud of what the talented WPS team has accomplished this year: growing sponsorships, reaching new audiences, righting the financial footing of the League, and putting on the most competitive and exciting season of women’s soccer to date,” Eileraas said in a statement released by the league. “I will deeply miss working with this great team, but I also look forward to the opportunity to devote more time and energy to family and to other interests that my new role will afford. With the progress made by the League this season, now is the right time for me to make this move.”
While the league has enjoyed a 84 percent boost in attendance since the Women’s World Cup, there are still many questions surrounding its longterm viability. The magicJack franchise is currently embroiled in a court fight with the league, the Boston Breakers are seeking new investors, the entire league is located on the East Coast and there is no TV contract to speak of. Eileraas’ replacement will surely have to find a way to address these issues in order for the league to break the cycle of perpetual crisis.
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