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Kevin Payne

1953 – 2022

American soccer executive

Chief executive officer Association football player
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About Kevin Payne

Lived 1953 – 2022 (aged 68–69). Kevin Payne was an American chief executive officer and association football player.

Kevin J. Payne (March 5, 1953 – December 25, 2022) was an American soccer executive. He was the president and chief executive officer of D.C. United from 1994 to 2012, and the president and general manager of Toronto FC.

Career history President/CEO, D.C. United, 1994–2001 Senior vice president and managing director, AEG Soccer, 2001–2004 President/CEO, D.C. United, 2004–2012 President/general manager, Toronto FC, 2012–2013 CEO/executive director, US Club Soccer, 2015–2021

Personal life and death Payne and his wife Pamela lived in Reston, Virginia, and had two daughters, Ashley and Rebecca.

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Important facts

Born
5 March 1953
Birth century
20th century
Died
2022, Charleston
Occupation
Chief executive officer, association football player
Nationality
United States

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kevin Payne?

American soccer executive

When was Kevin Payne born?

Kevin Payne was born on 5 March 1953.

When did Kevin Payne die?

Kevin Payne died in 2022 in Charleston.

What was Kevin Payne's occupation?

Kevin Payne was a chief executive officer and association football player.

What nationality was Kevin Payne?

Kevin Payne was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kevin Payne

· Wikidata: Q6397220

· DBpedia: Kevin Payne (soccer)

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