Tom Condone appointed as US Youth Soccer CEO, removing interim label

FRISCO, Texas – US Youth Soccer announced the appointment of Tom Condone as its new Chief Executive Officer, removing the interim label. USYS Board Chair Tina Rincon made the announcement.

Condone was named interim CEO in February after serving as the organization’s Chief Soccer Officer for more than a year. His tenure at USYS began in 2017 as the General Manager – South Region before being tabbed the Director of Sport Development in 2020.

“The Board of Directors is excited to remove the interim label and have Tom serve as our CEO and continue to lead us through the changing youth soccer landscape,” said Rincon.

“We have been very pleased with the leadership he is providing and the progress made on existing priorities since he took over as interim CEO earlier this year and believe this will be received well by our State Associations and external stakeholders. Tom has ample experience as a state executive, coaching educator and as a senior leader in the National Office, which allows him to navigate our unique structure.  I am looking forward to our continued partnership as we grow the game.”

Condone’s background within US Youth Soccer also includes a five-year tenure as the Executive Director of the Alabama Soccer Association from 2012-2017 and nearly seven years as the Technical Director for the Tennessee State Soccer Association from 2006-2012.

“I am honored to step into the role of Chief Executive Officer at US Youth Soccer,” said Condone. “Together, we will continue to inspire, develop, and support all of our constituents — players, coaches, parents, and administrators — as we build a stronger future for youth soccer across the nation.”

He earned master’s degrees from Florida State University and Spring Hill College, along with a bachelor’s from Monmouth University. Condone holds the following licenses and certifications:

• U.S. Soccer Federation Coach Educator: D and Grassroots License
• U.S. Soccer Federation Coach Educator: CTL-1 License
• U.S. Soccer Federation: National A License
• U.S. Soccer Federation: National Youth License
• United Soccer Coaches: Director of Coaching Diploma
• United Soccer Coaches: Master Coach & Soccer Leader Certificate