Austin FC names Khaled El-Ahmad as new sporting director as MLS club continues major rebuild
Austin hired the 45-year-old after Minnesota reached the MLS playoffs in both seasons under his leadership.
- On Tuesday, Austin FC announced Khaled El-Ahmad as its new sporting director and chief soccer officer to lead a major team rebuild.
- The club parted ways with previous sporting director Rodolfo Borrell and coach Nico Estévez in May, leaving Austin 14th out of 15 teams in the Western Conference.
- El-Ahmad joins after two seasons at Minnesota United, where he guided the club to the MLS Cup Playoffs in 2024 and 2025; he previously served as sporting director for Barnsley.
- Chairman Anthony Precourt stated El-Ahmad "distinguished himself" through his global experience and vision, while Jim Curtain will become permanent head coach after this season.
- Despite playoff struggles, the club maintains an MLS-best streak of 98 consecutive league-match sellouts at Q2 Stadium, which seats nearly 21,000, signaling strong fan foundation.
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Austin FC put Khaled El-Ahmad in charge of soccer ops
Austin FC placed veteran executive Khaled El-Ahmad in charge of soccer operations on Tuesday. Named chief soccer officer and sporting director, he will oversee roster construction and management, scouting and recruitment, player development and the club's complete player pathway from the Academy through Austin FC II to the MLS level. El-Ahmad, who most recently worked
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Austin FC names Khaled El-Ahmad as new sporting director as MLS club continues major rebuild
Austin FC has named Khaled El-Ahmad as sporting director as the Major League Soccer club continues its rebuild amid a danger of missing the playoffs for the third time in four seasons.
Austin FC name Khaled El-Ahmad chief soccer officer & sporting director
Austin FC have appointed Khaled El-Ahmad as chief soccer officer and sporting director, placing the experienced global football executive in charge of the club’s soccer operations. El-Ahmad most recently served as chief soccer officer and sporting director for Minnesota United FC and brings nearly two decades of experience across MLS,
Austin FC names Khaled El-Ahmad as new sporting director
Austin FC on Tuesday announced Khaled El-Ahmad as sporting director and chief soccer officer as the Major League Soccer club continues a major rebuild amid a danger of missing the playoffs for the third time in four seasons.
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