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Loons were ‘very surprised’ by Khaled El-Ahmad’s sudden exit from club
Hank Stebbins takes over as interim sporting director as Minnesota United begins a search for a permanent replacement and works to reshape its roster.
- On Tuesday, Minnesota United officially promoted Hank Stebbins to interim sporting director, tasking him with improving the roster for a team on the fringe of the MLS Cup Playoffs field.
- Chief Soccer Officer Khaled El-Ahmad left the Loons last week in a lateral move to Western Conference rival Austin, with the club receiving compensation for the hire.
- Stebbins, who joined MNUFC in 2023, emphasized a collective approach to roster management, having previously led recruitment for players including Aziel Jackson, Maurice Malone, and Morris Duggan.
- Loons CEO Christina Hennington announced an extensive search for a permanent sporting director, stating all hiring decisions will be based on the question: "Will this help us win?"
- With the transfer window closing September 2, MNUFC continues executing its recruitment plan while preparing long-term strategies amid uncertainty regarding the new CBA structure after 2027.
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Loons were ‘very surprised’ by Khaled El-Ahmad’s sudden exit from club
MNUFC turns to Hank Stebbins with the transfer window closing next week.
·Saint Paul, United States
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