2018 United States Soccer Federation presidential election explained

Election Name:United States Soccer Federation presidential election, 2018
Type:presidential
Vote Type:Caucus
Ongoing:No
Previous Year:2014
Election Date:February 10, 2018
Candidate1:Carlos Cordeiro
Percentage1:68.6
Candidate2:Kathy Carter
Percentage2:10.6
Candidate3:Kyle Martino
Percentage3:10.6
Candidate4:Eric Wynalda
Percentage4:8.9
President
Before Election:Sunil Gulati
After Election:Carlos Cordeiro

The 2018 United States Soccer Federation presidential election was held in February 2018 to determine the next President of the United States Soccer Federation. Having served as President since 2006, incumbent Sunil Gulati decided not to run for re-election, after the United States men's national soccer team failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986.

Background

Sunil Gulati, the incumbent president of U.S. Soccer, has held the position since he was first elected in 2006.[1] Gulati ran unopposed for election in 2006, and for re-election in 2010 and 2014.[2] On December 4, 2017, Gulati announced that he would not seek another term.[3]

In the months leading up to the election, the U.S. Soccer Federation submitted a joint bid with Canada and Mexico to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.[4] [5] In October 2017, the United States men's national soccer team failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, missing the World Cup for the first time since 1986, sparking a major push for reform by supporters.[6]

Format

The election took place on February 10, 2018, at the National Council Meeting during the U.S. Soccer Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. Candidates are required to pass a background check conducted by the federation and receive three letters of nomination from organization members or an athlete representative on the federation's Board of Directors.[7]

Eligible delegates will be drawn from the following groups:[7]

Votes are divided between the Athletes Council, Youth Council, Adult Council, Professional Council, and other groups.[8]

General election campaign

On December 22, 2017, Grant Wahl of Sports Illustrated reported that outgoing U.S. Soccer President, Sunil Gulati and Major League Soccer commissioner, Don Garber were campaigning for, and hosted a campaign dinner for Kathy Carter.[9] This sparked a potential conflict of interest given Carter's current role with Soccer United Marketing, and SUM's relationship with U.S. Soccer and MLS.[10] Carter denied any collusion between her, Gulati and Garber.[11]

Shortly after, Carter received the endorsement from the Eastern New York State Soccer Association (ENYSSA) and the New Jersey Soccer Association (NJSA). When asked on Twitter about the decision-making process to endorse Carter, the ENYSSA blocked several accounts on Twitter, only to revert the blocks and claiming their account was "hacked".

Candidates

On December 20, 2017, USSF announced that eight candidates were eligible to stand for election, having met the federation's requirements, 8 of 9 opposed Sunil Gulati. Of the nine declared candidates, only Paul Lapointe failed to qualify for the ballot since he supported Sunil Gulati.[12]

Confirmed

Failed to Qualify

Declined

Results

[26] First ballot

Second ballot

Third ballot

Notes and References

  1. Web site: March 11, 2006. Sunil Gulati Unanimously Elected President of U.S. Soccer. United States Soccer Federation. U.S. Soccer. October 27, 2017.
  2. News: Goff . Steven . May 15, 2017 . U.S. soccer president Sunil Gulati might have a challenger in 2018 election . . December 4, 2017.
  3. News: Borden . Sam . December 4, 2017 . Sunil Gulati decides not to run for re-election as U.S. Soccer president . . December 4, 2017.
  4. News: Carlisle . Jeff . October 24, 2017 . 2026 World Cup group: U.S. Soccer election won't affect co-host bid . . November 16, 2017.
  5. News: Draper . Kevin . October 24, 2017 . Leaders of 2026 World Cup Bid Press On Amid U.S. Soccer Power Struggle . . November 16, 2017.
  6. News: Stein . Marc . November 6, 2017 . Kyle Martino Enters Race for U.S. Soccer President . The New York Times . November 16, 2017.
  7. Web site: 2018 U.S. Soccer Presidential Election FAQ . United States Soccer Federation . January 6, 2018 . January 7, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180107034756/https://www.ussoccer.com/about/governance/2018-us-soccer-presidential-election/us-soccer-presidential-election-faq . dead .
  8. News: Kennedy . Paul . January 6, 2018 . Nuts and bolts: How U.S. Soccer's presidential election will work . . January 6, 2018.
  9. Wahl. Grant. Contrary to Comments, Garber, Gulati's Actions Show Lobbying for Carter in U.S. Soccer Election. Sports Illustrated. Time, Inc.. December 29, 2017. December 22, 2017.
  10. Web site: Cleveland. Parker. Don Garber and Sunil Gulati campaigning for Kathy Carter illustrates SUM/USSF conflict of interest. Stars and Stripes FC. SB Nation. December 29, 2017. December 26, 2017.
  11. Wahl. Grant. Kathy Carter Denies Being Gulati, Garber's Strategic Pick for U.S. Soccer President. Sports Illustrated. Time, Inc.. December 29, 2017. December 5, 2017.
  12. Wahl . Grant . Grant Wahl . December 20, 2017 . Meet the Final Candidates Vying to Become U.S. Soccer's Next President . . December 20, 2017.
  13. News: Carlisle . Jeff . November 3, 2017 . Ex-U.S. international Paul Caligiuri to run for U.S. Soccer presidency . ESPN . December 13, 2017.
  14. News: Das . Andrew . December 5, 2017 . Kathy Carter Joins a Crowded Race for U.S. Soccer President . The New York Times . December 5, 2017.
  15. News: Straus . Brian . November 2, 2017 . Carlos Cordeiro, Gulati's Right-Hand Man and VP, Runs for U.S. Soccer President . Sporting Illustrated . December 13, 2017.
  16. Web site: Carlisle. Jeff. Steve Gans and Eric Wynalda make pitches to be U.S. Soccer president. ESPN. October 24, 2017. October 22, 2017.
  17. News: Withiam . Hannah . December 7, 2017 . Hope Solo running for US Soccer president . . December 7, 2017.
  18. News: Tannenwald . Johnathan . November 7, 2017 . Q&A with Michael Winograd, U.S. Soccer Federation presidential election candidate . . December 2, 2017.
  19. Web site: Eric Wynalda to stand for U.S. Soccer presidency, eyes changes to MLS. Espnfc.com. October 24, 2017. October 21, 2017.
  20. Wahl. Grant. Fluid, Potential Election Field Points to Chaotic U.S. Soccer Presidential Campaign. Sports Illustrated. Time Inc.. October 24, 2017. October 20, 2017.
  21. Web site: Wahl. Grant. Landon Donovan Won't Run for President But Eyes Active Role in Shaping U.S. Soccer. Si.com. Sports Illustrated. November 14, 2017. November 9, 2017.
  22. News: Club Staff. February 22, 2012. New England Revolution. January 17, 2018. en.
  23. Web site: Das. Andrew. Sunil Gulati Says He Won't Resign as President of U.S. Soccer. The New York Times. October 24, 2017. October 13, 2017.
  24. Web site: Kennedy. Paul. Defiant Gulati doesn't plan on resigning. Soccer America. October 24, 2017. October 13, 2017.
  25. Wahl. Grant. Charlie Stillitano Decides Against Running for U.S. Soccer President. Sports Illustrated. Time Inc.. October 24, 2017. October 24, 2017.
  26. Web site: Carlos Cordeiro Elected As US Soccer's 32nd President. United States Soccer Federation. February 10, 2018. February 10, 2018.

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