When D.C. United decided to pursue a USL Championship franchise and create Loudoun United, there was a shepherding of effort to get the team off the ground and get Segra Field (and accompanying training complex for the teams) off and running, which has been accomplished over a time period few could have anticipated. Now that the dust has cleared and the organization has hired Doug Raftery as Executive Business Officer, Raftery sees the opportunities to get the group back on its feet and running as a promising challenge.
“In talking with Jason (Levien) and Danita (Johnson), this is its own entity, and from the business end for the first time, (Loudoun) will have its own, dedicated staff, and have some ownership over building the club’s identity within the area, so I am in the midst of hiring, and we’ll have a staff of 15 to 17 members to focus on all areas of the business.