When Orlando City formed its partnership with the Soccer Institute at Montverde Academy, its director of soccer, Mike Potempa, became a key factor in the club’s youth development. That role’s been extended as he was recently named the general manager of Orlando City B. He brings with him a strong link to the soccer program of a certain South Carolina college in his role with the club.
During his collegiate years, Potempa was a three-time All American and captain for the Clemson University men’s soccer team. After his European soccer career was cut short by injury, he returned to serve as an assistant coach at his alma mater under Trevor Adair.