Cummings Returns to Revs

March 15, 2004 - In a move that could spell the end of the line for a WUSA return to Boston, former Breakers GM Joe Cummings has been hired by the Revs to the position of Technical Director. It is the second stint with the Revs for Cummings, who was part of the Revolution front office staff from 1996-99, when he served as Assistant General Manager.

"I am excited to return to the New England Revolution and to the excellent organization established by the Kraft Family. I look forward to helping to bring a championship to the great soccer fans of New England." said Cummings.

Cummings was instrumental in the launch and management of the WUSA, serving as President and General Manager of the Boston Breakers. The Breakers were one of WUSA's leading clubs in sponsorship and attendance and in 2002 and 2003 Cummings was honored as WUSA's Executive of the Year. Most recently, he spearheaded attempts to re-launch the league, and worked on plans for the hosting of the 2004 WUSA Soccer Festivals.

Two of three proposed sites for those festivals were chosen last month, with Minnesota and Carson, CA the preferred locations. With Boston unlikely to be chosen as the third, Cummings was left with little to do on the women’s side of the game until a firm decision is made on whether a full WUSA re-launch is feasible. Some may argue that, with Cummings out of the picture, a re-launch is less likely than ever.

Prior to joining the Breakers, Cummings was also General Manager of the Boston Renegades, Boston Bulldogs and Cape Cod Crusaders, he was Director of Operations for the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup matches held in Foxborough, and the Venue Manager for the Boston and Philadelphia Venues for the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup. He is currently serving as President of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

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