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.