Orlando City Founder and President Phil Rawlins has stepped down from his post of running day-to-day operations of the franchise, the club announced early this afternoon. Rawlins will take up a new position of Life-President, while continuing to be an Orlando City board member, representing the club on all league boards (MLS, NWSL, USL).
“When Phil told me his desire to leave the day-to-day operations, I was saddened by his decision,” Majority Owner Flavio Augusto da Silva said via a club release. “He has made an enormous contribution to both this club and the Orlando community. I wish Phil great success with whatever he decides to do next.