Senior Sporting Affairs Coordinator — Hybrid

Major League Soccer; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Wellness reimbursement ($500)

Holiday and PTO

Professional development

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Major League Soccer is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Sporting Affairs, to support the legal, compliance, and financial reporting functions within Sporting Affairs. The role involves handling player transactions, roster and salary budgets, and regulatory processes across MLS and its clubs.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience, with strong research, writing, and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2–4 years of experience in corporate paralegal, financial reporting analyst, or similar compliance role in a law firm, sports organization, or business.
• Deep knowledge and interest in Major League Soccer, its Clubs, players, and rules.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Excellent computer skills focusing on Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Commitment to handling confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support sporting-related processes, including player transactions and MLS Club roster and salary budget management.
• Coordinate sporting administration and compliance processes (e.g., immigration, player registrations, sporting-related payments).
• Maintain and update database of transaction agreements.
• Track, reconcile and audit intra-league exchange and utilization of Club allocation money.
• Update Club salary budgets to reflect all financial aspects of midseason acquisitions on a pro-rated basis.
• Support compliance investigations and enforcement efforts.
• Assist in intra-League dispute resolution and League involvement in disputes before international bodies (e.g., FIFA Football Tribunal).
• Liaise with League stakeholders, MLS Clubs, and the broader soccer landscape.
• Support interpreting and administering League Rules.
• Assist in preparing for and executing MLS events.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Research & writing

Project management

Discretion

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Major League Soccer is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Sporting Affairs, to support the legal, compliance, and financial reporting functions within Sporting Affairs. The role involves handling player transactions, roster and salary budgets, and regulatory processes across MLS and its clubs.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience, with strong research, writing, and Excel skills.