Peter Wilt is one of the good guys of American soccer.
Which is perhaps a weird thing to say about an executive, but nevertheless the compliment is well-deserved. The former general manager of the Chicago Fire during their glory years, the fan-friendly Wilt delivered it all during his six years at the helm: Entertaining football, a MLS Cup, a Supporters’ Shield and two U.S. Open Cups.
But he’s also a soccer guy who clearly “gets” it: Under his watch, he’s led four different pro soccer teams in league attendance. Wilt is also arguably the first MLS executive to embrace hardcore soccer fans and supporters culture.