The Colorado Rapids have a new director of player personnel, the club announced Tuesday.
Ena Patel was hired to oversee player contracts, salary budget, regulatory compliance and soccer operations protocols under Pádraig Smith, the Rapids said.
“Ena’s hiring is the final piece of the puzzle for us on the front office side,” Smith, the Rapids executive vice president and general manager, said in a news release. “Bringing in a sharp, legal mind who can oversee our contractual processes and complex league mechanisms is a really important part of ensuring that we’re fielding the best possible team. We can’t wait for her to get started.