Overview

• Sporting Kansas City has mutually agreed to part ways with sporting director Gavin Wilkinson after only eight days due to fan backlash.
• Wilkinson, the former president and general manager of the NWSL’s Portland Thorns, was fired by the team in 2022 after separate investigations into the handling of coach misconduct.
• His name surfaced in the coverup of sexual harassment allegations against former Thorns coach Paul Riley.
• Sporting KC's decision was influenced by the 'impassioned response' from fans, community supporters, partners and stakeholders of the team.
• The club is expected to make a replacement hire to fortify its backroom sporting staff.