U.S. Soccer vice president Carlos Cordeiro has confirmed plans to run against longtime colleague Sunil Gulati for federation president.
The former Goldman Sachs partner outlined his vision in a letter to potential voters Wednesday, calling to host the 2027 Women's World Cup in addition to the bid to co-host the men's tournament in 2026.
Cordeiro joins Steven Gans, Eric Wynalda and Paul Lapointe in announcing his candidacy for president, with Landon Donovan reportedly considering a run as well. Gulati, who has served as U.S. Soccer president since 2006, has indicated he plans to run for a final four-year term in February's election.