Pledging unity, new U.S. Soccer president Carlos Cordeiro kept his remarks short and sweet after winning nearly 69 percent of the third vote on Saturday.
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“I’d like to thank Sunil and our board for their tireless service. Sunil for introducing me to the game 10 or 11 years ago. For those of you who didn’t vote for me, I’m going to work to earn your support and trust over the next four years.”
It's an incredible honor to be elected @ussoccer President. I'm grateful to everyone who supported my campaign and I salute all the candidates who ran. I promise to work with all our members to unite our soccer family! #AimHigher
— Carlos Cordeiro (@CACSoccer) February 10, 2018
Newly-elected @CACSoccer addresses the National Council as U.S. Soccer President. More » https://t.co/Lzro8BHkdR pic.twitter.com/ZekPvxlrzx
— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) February 10, 2018
Others reacted… differently….
At least on a purely ideological level, this feels a lot like Infantino replacing Blatter. Won’t be any big changes in the next four years, just incremental tweaks. Gulati and Cordeiro aren’t that far apart.
— Will Parchman (@WillParchman) February 10, 2018
The Establishment right now as people question the #USSFElection pic.twitter.com/EivRsDWtD5
— Jon Townsend (@jon_townsend3) February 10, 2018
Cordeiro wins, then says in his acceptance speech: "I'd like to thank Sunil for introducing me to the game 10, 11 years ago." That'll make all those "soccer people" reallllll happy. #USSFPresident
— Andy Edwards (@AndyEdMLS) February 10, 2018
Congrats to U.S. Soccer for electing the righthand man of the guy who just f’ed up American soccer these last 10 years – you gotta be kidding me.
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) February 10, 2018
Extremely proud of Kathy Carter. One of the great leaders in the sports industry. We look forward to Kathy continuing her leadership role in growing the beautiful game in our country.
— Don Garber (@thesoccerdon) February 10, 2018
Thank you everyone for your support in this fight for @ussoccer. I pledge to never stop fighting with you.
— Kyle Martino (@kylemartino) February 10, 2018
keep fighting for u.s. soccer @EricWynalda you are appreciated.
— Judah Friedlander (@JudahWorldChamp) February 11, 2018
keep fighting for us soccer. you are appreciated. https://t.co/Nxki2T90Z1
— Judah Friedlander (@JudahWorldChamp) February 11, 2018
Dear @ussoccer thank you for sending the “near final” delegate list less than 12 hours before the election. Much appreciated.
— Hope Solo (@hopesolo) February 10, 2018
Reminder to the soccer community:
Wrestling legend Eric Bischoff called the #USSF election right before any of the pros did 😂 https://t.co/Jiz9wMCZeh
— Dave Martinez (@DaveMartinezNY) February 10, 2018
Soooooo when is the election for Vice President Of USSF?
— herculez gomez (@herculezg) February 10, 2018
Major League Soccer congratulates Carlos Cordeiro on his election today as President of the U.S. Soccer Federation. We have enjoyed a productive relationship with Carlos in his time as a U.S. Soccer board member during the last 11 years.
— Don Garber (@thesoccerdon) February 10, 2018
Carlos Cordeiro is your NEW U.S. Soccer president. He overcame the stigma of being labeled "status quo" and realistically he is the best equipped to handle the job, and most importantly, to learn from Sunil Gulati's mistakes. He has a BIG job ahead of him.
— Ives Galarcep (@SoccerByIves) February 10, 2018
It’s over! This USSF election is over! Now we can all get back to the status quo! pic.twitter.com/QcWgKF4drP
— Pablo Maurer (@MLSist) February 10, 2018
Cordeiro thanking Gulati is no great crime, people. Gulati spent three decades busting his ass for the federation, for free. However you feel about the results, or him, that merits a thank you.
— Leander Schaerlaeckens finally fits in this space (@LeanderAlphabet) February 10, 2018
Given the electorate – no surprise in US Soccer election. The system voted for the system. Simple as that.
— Simon Evans (@sgevans) February 10, 2018
So Sunil Gulati's former right hand man, Carlos Cordeiro, is on pace to win the election? Seems like it'll just be same crew leading soccer here, but in different seats. Hope I'm wrong and there is real change, but I'm skeptical. #USSF #USSFElection
— Franco Panizo (@FrancoPanizo) February 10, 2018
In going through his 12-year presidential timetable, Sunil Gulati says, "we won the Gold Cup and, as far as I can remember, nothing else happened last year." It was intended to be a joke, but … thud. #USSFPresident
— Steven Goff (@SoccerInsider) February 10, 2018
Now the hopeful will pull for @CACSoccer to prove this isn't "The king is still in charge of a lot of stuff, long live the king." Gulati remains one of the most powerful men in soccer. https://t.co/g6SbVlvjxI
— Nicholas Mendola (@NicholasMendola) February 10, 2018
