San Diego FC announced on Tuesday morning that the club has signed Sporting Director Tyler Heaps to a multi-year contract extension on the heels of the team's historic inaugural season. Prior to becoming the club's Sporting Director, Heaps served as the Group Head of Recruitment and Insights with Right to Dream. He had previously worked for AS Monaco and the U.S. Soccer Federation.
“Tyler’s vision and leadership have been instrumental in shaping the foundation of this Club,” said SDFC CEO Tom Penn. “His commitment to building the right culture and setting a clear direction has positioned SDFC for long-term success. What we’ve accomplished so far is only the beginning, and I believe that under his leadership the Club will continue to grow and achieve lasting success in the years to come.”
“From the very beginning, our goal was to build something meaningful for this city and to lay the right foundation for long-term success,” said SDFC Sporting Director and General Manager Tyler Heaps. “I’m incredibly proud of the work that has gone into building this Club from its inception through our first season – from assembling our staff and roster to seeing the connection grow between the team and our supporters. The way San Diego has embraced this Club has been truly special, and I’mgrateful for the opportunity to continue building on that momentum as we push this project forward.”