Steve Gans will challenge Sunil Gulati for the presidency of the U.S. Soccer Federation in February.
Gulati has never before been opposed in the three elections that have occurred every four years since he took charge of U.S. Soccer in 2006. He is yet to confirm if he will run for a fourth term in 2018, which would be his last under new term limits he supported.
Gans, 57, said in May that he was exploring the possibility of a run, and has now confirmed he will push forward with his candidacy for the election, which will be held at U.