New York City FC sporting director David Lee is leaving the club to take over as president of soccer operations and general manager of Sporting Kansas City.

SKC announced Tuesday that Lee signed a seven-year contract lasting through 2032.

Lee had worked for NYCFC since 2014, moving up from director of player recruitment to technical director. He had held the sporting director title since November 2019.

"After joining New York City FC in 2014 as one of the first employees and working in various roles for more than a decade, I have decided to accept a significant new challenge with Sporting Kansas City," Lee said in a statement. "This was an incredibly difficult decision to make, but I believe ultimately, this is the right time for me and my family."

With Lee in the front office, NYCFC w

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