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Philadelphia Union Name Tim McDermott Chief Business Officer

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The Philadelphia Union has recently announced that Tim McDermott has taken over the role as the Chief Business Officer. The Philadelphia native will be responsible for all the club’s business operations. These include working closely with the Academy along with the USL Bethlehem Steel FC team.

Jay Sugarman, the Union Chairman for Philadelphia, was extremely excited at McDermott`s appointment. He said, “We were targeting someone with a very strategic and competitive mindset, who understands and relates to the Philadelphia fan base, and has an incredible work ethic and character.  Tim’s experience in the NFL, the NBA, and the NHL coupled with his knowledge of the Philadelphia market will enable him to serve as a tremendous business leader for the Union.  With Tim and Earnie Stewart, the Union’s Sporting Director, I believe we have assembled a dynamic leadership team that should help bring the Union for success both on and off the pitch”.

McDermott went on to say, “Since their start, the Union have built an incredibly strong brand based on a soccer community in the Philadelphia region that is second to none.  I love the passion, strength, and energy of Union fans. We will challenge ourselves every day to positively represent the brand, to live the values that Philadelphia is founded upon, and to offer our fans with the greatest experience in soccer. I am truly looking forward to joining the Union and working towards this vision”.

McDermott has been in charge of the Philadelphia 76ers since late 2013. He was responsible for helping improve the brand, growing revenue streams and increasing the fan base. He was very successful during this time as Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer. Earlier in his career, he was at the Philadelphia Eagles where is acted at their Chief Marketing Officer. You can find free bets to put on McDermott`s appointment been a success and him increasing the club’s revenue. With his track record it is one of the best free bet offers you can find anywhere.

McDermott is seen as one of, if not the best man for help brands increase their exposure and increasing revenues. During his time at D.C, the team he led was recognized by Forbes Magazine for creating one the fastest growing sports brands. During his spell in the capital, all of their 41 games at home were completely sold out. It is the first time in the history of the MLS franchise that a club has managed this feat. That was not all McDermott managed to achieve. He also managed to increase TV ratings, web traffic, merchandise sale and holds the record for attendances at matches.

McDermott`s professional career is not just limited to sports. He spent several years working for Comcast where he was in charge of New Media Development. He was involved in many ventures that included DVR rooms with remote control activated by voice. He began his career in sports by serving a sales and marketing assistant director for the Chargers. He then moved onto the Jacksonville Jaguars to handle their Corporate Sponsorships.

McDermott has a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University. His appointment will increase Philadelphia Union’s chances of success. Searching for the best free bet offers for the team to be successful this year, could be one that pays off big. The Union are still free bets outsiders to win the crown this year, but with the right team in place, anything is possible.

 

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