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NAME: Dave Kasper
POSITION: General Manager
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Dave Kasper was named the club's General Manager on September 20, 2007, following six seasons as United's Technical Director. He heads the technical department, working closely with the coaching staff in identifying and signing talent as well as developing a draft strategy, creating closer ties to foreign club teams, and managing all player transactions. He also oversees the direction of the club's youth development efforts including the D.C. United Academy and the Y-league program. Kasper has a wide variety of soccer experience as a player, coach and front office executive. He joined United from the New England Revolution in 2002 where he had been the Director of Business Development. While heading the technical department, D.C. United has made four straight playoff appearances, won the 2004 MLS Cup, and claimed the 2006 Supporters' Shield.
During his playing career, Kasper was a standout forward at the University of Maryland, earning All-ACC honors while also serving as a member of the U.S. Under-20 National team. He played professionally for the Milwaukee Wave (1989-90) and the Pittsburgh Stingers (1990-94) and transitioned into the first Men's Head soccer coach for Duquesne University in 1994. In 1998, Kasper was hired as the first Vice-President/General Manager of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL-1). The following year, Kasper led the organization to the playoffs and to 'Organization of the Year' honors. Kasper is actively involved in the Leukemia Society's successful "Kicks for Cancer" program.
