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My typical work day was always different.  My experience changed with every client and investor that I came in contact with.  Overall, My job consisted of reaching out to potential and existing clients and  listen and learn how their interests can be met through the resources that the team has to offer.  

I learned that every client has a very particular need, and if you listen well and ask the right questions, you can hit that hot-button topic and strike on a very special partnership.

My coworkers were among the hardest and most resilient that I even encountered.  Unfortunately, we were understaffed and many times over worked.  The performance on the field wasn't always the best, but my coworkers kept putting great work together in the face of adversity.

Being from New York in a new city, the family-like atmosphere of my former coworkers made the days very enjoyable and memorable.  I will miss everyone!

a typical day of work included practice, meetings, weightlifting, competing. i learned how to adjust to many different situations including forming a professional image, representing my country and city in a respectful manner, and working within a team to achieve huge feats.  Its a very cutthroat, high risk job to endure with very limited assurance for longevity and always at high financial risk due to probability of job loss. The most enjoyable part of the job was being an outlet for fans from all over North America. it was a joy to play and be rewarded by their adornment. Also, to compete day in and day out with the best soccer players this country has seen thus far was a true honor.

I started out as an Intern then worked as an hourly employee here a year before I left. I loved the environment and the people but no permanent position opened up so I had to move on. 

Having just graduated from college quite a few years late I entered into the internship with quite a bit of experience in management already but had just transitioned into IT. I was able to take on responsibilities at a rapid rate and in the end had learned quite a bit in all areas. 

The company still feels like a start-up, with youthful energy and a drive to carve out a niche for themselves in a crowded sports market here in the US. Growth is assured as the soccer fans around the world outnumber US citizens almost 10 to 1 (3.5 billion!).

The workplace culture is a mix of both laid back and also high energy.  It is very collaborative.

Depending on the project and your department and dictates a lot of the overall work experience.  

The real difficult and con w/ working at MLS is the fact that it is in the sports industry and that it is a young league.  This results in a pretty loosely organized organization that may require off hours work to support and be part of the actual games.

The most enjoyable part of working here is being part of a strong, young vibrant brand that is moving fast and doing new things in most all the departments.  Being here looks great for your resume.

Turnover is extremely high because people are overworked & unappreciated. But as many say, ultimately people leave bad bosses moreso than they leave the job. It’s concerning that “Leaders” either aren’t equipped to do their jobs, are primarily preoccupied with playing politics or simply don’t care about the welfare of their teams beyond getting the job done. Claims of diversity are misleading. There’s no diversity in senior ranks & any diversity of thought is silenced.
Save your sanity & go elsewhere.

I work as a freelancer, and I do all of my work remotely, so I don't know what the office looks like - or even how people dress when they go to work. But online, communicating through Slack and email, people's personalities seem to come through and everyone seems cool.
As a freelancer, the one complaint I would have is that their pay structure is slow and often it takes me much longer to get paid than I believe it should take.

COVID has definitely affected the league office. The Senior Leadership has been more open and transparent. Seems like positive change is happening. Tough to get promoted. Only a couple folks are allowed to make decisions. It's a laid back company, not a ton of red tape. It is a league destined for success. If you love soccer, you'll love this place. 

Absolute terrible management. Senior staff would treat their reports horribly and would only regarding people that were in the company for various years in their circle of people. Limited staff and they stretch people thin. No one is willing to make a decision and senior leadership is stuck in their old ways and unwilling to change. 

Very entrepreneurial workplace but cliquish, and path to advancement seems strange. For better or for worse, a lot of people have stayed there for a while -- good for them! -- but this can lead to reticence to outside/new feedback or ways of doing things.

The workplace also badly needs some added diversity. There are few women in managerial roles, and few people of color period.

I really enjoyed working in this environment. It really allowed me to detail projects in a professional sports level. I was able to provided services to the staff and customers of Major League Soccer NYC headquarter office.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Senior coordinator 11 salaries reported	$67,405 per year
Senior operations manager 13 salaries reported	$88,573 per year
Director 8 salaries reported	$134,375 per year
Director of operations 6 salaries reported	$135,000 per year
Senior director of marketing 11 salaries reported	$167,273 per year

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