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Evan Maly

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From Neenah, Wisconsin, Evan is an Account Executive with D.C. United, one of Major League Soccer's premier clubs.  He fell in love with the game at an early age and later played for the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.  While there, Evan helped lead his team to an appearance at the Division III final four.

This is his story....

What do you love about soccer?

I love how soccer brings people together from all walks of life.  It is the only game that is played throughout the world and all it requires is a ball.  I love being able to go to parks and play pick up games with locals.

How did you get involved with working in sports?

I spoke with the GM of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, a minor league baseball time in Appleton, WI, and he told me that if his dream of playing professional baseball was over, he wanted to do the next best thing. I followed that idea and took an internship with the Green Bay Bullfrogs. After a summer of being a marketing intern, I finished my senior year of college and headed to Tampa Bay, FL for an internship with the Tampa Bay Rowdies, an NASL club.  From there, I was hired on as an inside sales representative with D.C. United.

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Who is your Favorite soccer team: Manchester United & D.C. United

Who is your favorite player?
 Antonio Valencia

What inspired you to want to work for Major League Soccer?

I wanted to be a part of the growth of soccer in the United States and though it has been difficult at times, I have loved every minute of it.

What other soccer related project are you working on?

I started a blog that focuses around soccer foundations and various programs that help kids around the globe.  Recently I featured, One World Futbol Project, a virtually indestructible soccer ball. These soccer balls are donated to underdeveloped countries around the world giving kids the chance to play soccer. Currently my colleague Jeff Homens and I are creating a tournament helping to raise awareness for One World Futbal Project.

What is your favorite quote? 
"I learned all about life with a ball at my feet" - Ronaldinho