PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 30: Simone Biles of Team United States competes on the balance beam during the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Team Final on day four of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
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USA Gymnastics revealed Kyle Albrecht as its next President and CEO on Tuesday. Albrecht joins the national governing body for gymnastics after a recent tenure with Major League Soccer (MLS).
In a press release, the organization highlighted Albrecht’s “wide-ranging experience” in commercial and partnership development, grassroots participation programs, and fan engagement, brand management, and brand growth.
Albrecht brings a breadth of experience in grassroots organizational development and had worked with MLS since 2019. With the MLS, he served as Vice President of MLS GO and General Manager of MLS NEXT, “where (Albrecht) led the top youth soccer development program in America while delivering record growth.”
He also oversaw major events for his previous organization, guiding the commercial strategy for the MLS All-Star Game and MLS Cup. Before his time with the MLS, Albrecht launched Under Armour’s soccer category and European sports marketing.
Albrecht will take the helm of the organization on January 1, 2026, following the departure of current President and CEO Li Li Leung. Leung announced her intent to step down from the role in June of 2025 after more than 6 years at the helm of USA Gymnastics.
Hired in March 2019, the organization credited Leung’s leadership for catalyzing a “historic turnaround” and “cultural transformation” within the sport. Leung helped the organization rebound from the blows dealt by the Nassar sexual abuse scandal, helping place athlete wellbeing and safety at the forefront.
After a three-month vetting search and process spearheaded by the USAG board-appointed committee and CAA Executive Search, USA Gymnastics appointed Albrecht as Leung’s successor.
Concurrently, Albrecht vows to prioritize athlete safety, a hallmark of Leung’s tenure. “Athlete safety and performance are the foundation of gymnastics,” Albrecht said.
“My goal is to be a true steward of the sport and to ensure everyone has access to participating in it. We want to continue to build upon the strong foundation that will carry us well beyond 2028.”
USA Gymnastics designates the 2028 strategic plan as one of Albrecht’s immediate and crucial tasks as President and CEO. Under his leadership, the organization looks to “further elevate one of the most iconic sports in American culture,” Albrecht said.
“It’s an honor to lead this organization into its next chapter — driving growth that advances athlete success, strengthens our community, and builds on the culture of safety and wellness that has defined the past six years. I look forward to working with the board, staff, and key stakeholders to continue elevating the sport at every level.”
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolineprice/2025/11/11/usa-gymnastics-taps-mls-executive-kyle-albrecht-to-lead-organization/
