After helping lead San Diego Loyal to back-to-back postseason appearances with the team looking poised for another one this season, Loyal club president Ricardo Campos was announced this morning as the new San Diego MLS executive vice president, of club operations starting on Sept. 18. Campos will join the executive leadership team overseeing brand, community, retail, and facility operations

“It is an absolute honor to join the team at San Diego MLS,” said Campos. “I’m thankful for the opportunity to join the team and be a part of building a football club that is a reflection of this uniquely diverse community in San Diego.”

El Kaiser, as he has been affectionately nicknamed by the local soccer community, took over as San Diego Loyal club president starting on Jan. 7, 2022, following his work as the interim president during the 2021 season. Previous to joining San Diego Loyal, Campos served as technical director of the MLS team New York Red Bulls for several years and also served as the chief operating officer for San Diego 1904 FC from June 2017 to February  2018.

“The ability to help shape a club is something very unique, even more, once I’ve gotten to know about the club vision and the ownership group. I am excited about the future of football in San Diego and what we will accomplish together,” he added.

Campos will provide line management direction and support for the leaders within the departments of brand, community and communication, facilities and retail operations, and IT/ technology in his new position. He will also be part of the club’s executive management team playing a pivotal role in shaping SDFC’s overall success, fostering a strong club identity, and enhancing fan engagement.

“I am thrilled to welcome Ricardo [Campos] as our executive vice president of club operations,” said Tom Penn, CEO, of San Diego MLS. “Ricardo’s inclusion in our leadership team will be pivotal in defining our success, building a distinctive club identity, and engaging with our audience the San Diego way.”

San Diego MLS will be announcing an event open to the public in the coming days with an exact time and location to be determined after having one recently in Carlsbad on Aug. 30.

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