Kyle Albrecht is set to become the next President and CEO of USA Gymnastics, joining the organization after a stint in Major League Soccer (MLS). The new leader will assume the role on January 1, 2026, succeeding outgoing President and CEO Li Li Leung.
Albrecht's extensive experience in commercial development, grassroots participation programs, and fan engagement has made him an attractive candidate for the position. His background in the MLS includes serving as Vice President of MLS GO and General Manager of MLS NEXT, where he successfully led the top youth soccer development program in America while driving record growth.
As part of his tenure, Albrecht will oversee major events, including commercial strategy for the MLS All-Star Game and MLS Cup. Prior to joining the MLS, he launched Under Armour's soccer category and European sports marketing.
The USAG board-appointed committee and CAA Executive Search spearheaded the search process, which concluded with Albrecht being appointed as Leung's successor. The organization is looking forward to building on the strong foundation laid by Leung, who led a historic turnaround and cultural transformation within the sport.
Albrecht prioritizes athlete safety, echoing Leung's tenure, which placed athlete wellbeing and safety at the forefront following the Nassar sexual abuse scandal. He aims to be a "true steward of the sport" and ensure that everyone has access to participating in it.
As part of his first tasks as President and CEO, Albrecht is focused on implementing USA Gymnastics' 2028 strategic plan, which seeks to further elevate the iconic sport and drive growth that advances athlete success. He expressed his commitment to working with the board, staff, and key stakeholders to continue elevating the sport at every level.
Albrecht's extensive experience in commercial development, grassroots participation programs, and fan engagement has made him an attractive candidate for the position. His background in the MLS includes serving as Vice President of MLS GO and General Manager of MLS NEXT, where he successfully led the top youth soccer development program in America while driving record growth.
As part of his tenure, Albrecht will oversee major events, including commercial strategy for the MLS All-Star Game and MLS Cup. Prior to joining the MLS, he launched Under Armour's soccer category and European sports marketing.
The USAG board-appointed committee and CAA Executive Search spearheaded the search process, which concluded with Albrecht being appointed as Leung's successor. The organization is looking forward to building on the strong foundation laid by Leung, who led a historic turnaround and cultural transformation within the sport.
Albrecht prioritizes athlete safety, echoing Leung's tenure, which placed athlete wellbeing and safety at the forefront following the Nassar sexual abuse scandal. He aims to be a "true steward of the sport" and ensure that everyone has access to participating in it.
As part of his first tasks as President and CEO, Albrecht is focused on implementing USA Gymnastics' 2028 strategic plan, which seeks to further elevate the iconic sport and drive growth that advances athlete success. He expressed his commitment to working with the board, staff, and key stakeholders to continue elevating the sport at every level.
! Kyle Albrecht's background in sports is insane - from MLS to Under Armour, he's got experience in commercial development and grassroots programs that'll be super helpful for USA Gymnastics 
. I love how he prioritizes athlete safety too - it's about time we see some real change after everything that went down with Nassar 
. The fact that he wants to make the sport more accessible is music to my ears, let's hope he can deliver on his promises 
. With a 2028 strategic plan in place, I'm excited to see what the future holds for USA Gymnastics - bring it on! 
... i mean, i get it, he's got some cool experience but gymnastics is a whole different thing 
. still kinda stoked tho that USA Gymnastics is prioritizing athlete safety 
. hope he can bring in some fresh ideas and help the org grow in more than just one way 
I'm kinda stoked about Kyle Albrecht taking over as President and CEO of USA Gymnastics! As an athlete safety advocate 
. I'm also loving his commitment to working with stakeholders and implementing the 2028 strategic plan – fingers crossed it brings positive change to the organization! 
Albrecht's got some good points about athlete safety, I'll give him that, but have you noticed how he's getting all the major gigs before he even starts? It's suspicious, if you ask me... 
. USA Gymnastics has been through some tough times lately, and it's awesome that Li Li Leung was able to lead the organization towards a positive change. Albrecht seems like a solid choice, though - his experience in grassroots programs is definitely reassuring 
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. What if he makes decisions that hurt the athletes or the fans? 
Li Leung did a great job building trust after the Nassar scandal, so we'll have to see how Albrecht lives up to those high expectations 
We'll just have to wait and see... 
. but i do wonder how someone who played soccer professionally is gonna run a gymnastics organization... 
IT'S GOING TO BE INTERESTING TO SEE HOW HE BRINGS HIS EXPERIENCE FROM THE MLS TO THE SPORT, AND I'M ROOTING FOR HIM TO DELIVER ON HIS VOWS TO ELEVATE THE SPORT!!! 
. Let's see how he does, but I've got high hopes for this new leader! 
I mean, athlete safety is always top of mind for me when it comes to sports and it's awesome that he's prioritizing that too 
and btw 2028 strategic plan sounds like everything we need - growth, success, athlete wellbeing... what's not to love? 
hope he lives up to the hype and doesn't mess it all up 
Plus, his commercial side will be a game-changer for USAG, especially with those major events he's going to oversee 
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