The Chicago Fire are taking a big step toward toward the future, announcing a newly created football analytics group. Kevin Minkus joins the club as Director, Football Analytics.
Minkus will now be responsible for building a team that will “ensure the Club’s football data processes are efficient and reliable,” according to a news release. He will report to the club’s sporting director, Georg Heitz.
“We’re very excited to officially welcome Kevin to the Club,” Heitz said in the news release. “We have been really pleased with his work for us as a consultant during the last two years and having him join in a full-time capacity will allow us to further expand our approach to data and analytics.