Peter Wilt
Yesterday was an unusual day involving Chicago. First, I was lucky enough to get to talk with Peter Wilt who is the President, CEO and Governor of the Chicago Red Stars. He provided me an overview of the key issues facing starting a professional soccer team and emphasized getting the right people in every position. Under Peter’s leadership Chicago has done an amazing job of hiring talented people and also using social media to get the word out about their team. We wrapped the call with him inviting me out to Chicago, which I plan to do once I get our ownership group settled in this area.
In other Chicago news, the Oakland A’s did it again. Rich Harden was shipped to the Chicago Cubs last night along with Chad Gaudin in exchange for right handed pitcher Sean Gallagher, infielder Eric Patterson, outfielder Matt Murton and catching prospect Josh Donaldson. You can never doubt Billy Beane on trades, but this one looks a bit strange. Sean will pitch on Friday against the Angels, so everyone will get a good look at him right away. Let’s all hope this works out.
Finally, a nice story about WPS expansion appeared in USA today. Check it out – the league again is talking about a SF team. Let’s make it happen.
August 3, 2008 at 7:26 am
Brilliant!