Kevin Thelwell has a main purpose in joining the New York Red Bulls: Win MLS Cup.
The New York Red Bulls Head of Sport gave his first interview since joining the club and made clear that he is here to help win games, starting with the first team and on down to the academy.
"Obviously, very excited and delighted to be in this new role," Thelwell said in a wide-ranging interview in Orlando, Florida, with the team at MLS is Back Tournament. "I think it's a really exciting role."
Thelwell joined the club from Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League, where he was appointed Sporting Director of Wolves in the Summer of 2016 after three years as Head of Football Development and Recruitment – in both roles he oversaw all football-related matters at the club.