The XFL has announced a President and COO for the new football league. In a press release, it was announced that Jeffrey Pollack has been named the new President & Chief Operating Officer of the XFL. He will oversee the management of the league’s eight teams, strategic planning, and business operations. XFL founder and Chairman Vince McMahon released the following statement on the news:
“Just as Oliver Luck is perfectly suited to be Commissioner & CEO, so too is Jeffrey Pollack suited perfectly to be XFL President & COO with his extraordinary experience and diverse background across a variety of global sports properties,” said McMahon. “I have no doubt that Oliver and Jeffrey will successfully reimagine the game of football and guide the XFL to long-term success.”
Pollack served as the Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer and Special Advisor for the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers. He seems very optimistic about the potential the XFL has, saying the league is “positioned for success”:
“It’s not often that a new professional sports league is positioned for success like the XFL,” said Pollack. “There’s a clear vision for what we will offer our fans, players and partners, and I look forward to working closely with Vince and Oliver to bring that vision to life.”
The XFL is set to kick off on February 8th and 9th in 2020 following the Super Bowl. As we’ve recently noted, the XFL is in talks for a TV deal with FOX and ESPN. Eight cities have already been given XFL teams. Those being New York, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Seattle, Tampa Bay, and Washington, D.C.
Are you looking forward to the XFL’s launch in 2020?
