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USA Gymnastics Names MLS Executive Kyle Albrecht President and CEO Starting Jan. 1

The move signals an emphasis on access-driven growth during a strengthened post‑Nassar era.

Overview

  • Albrecht will succeed Li Li Leung, who announced in June she would depart at year’s end, with his tenure beginning Jan. 1.
  • He has worked at Major League Soccer since 2019, helping launch the MLS GO grassroots program in 2023 and serving as general manager of MLS NEXT since last year.
  • Albrecht has outlined a listen‑first approach focused on expanding participation and using the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics to broaden the sport’s reach and reinvest in programs.
  • USA Gymnastics reports more than 240,000 members, returning corporate sponsors, and a content partnership with NBC that runs through the 2032 Olympics.
  • The elite program faces a transitional competitive picture after the 2025 world championships, with two medals for the U.S. women and three for the men, including Donnell Whittenburg’s rings gold.