Morrie Eisenberg will become Chief Executive Officer at San Diego Wave FC
James Smailes Head of All Out Rugby League and Yorkshire sport at Reach plc
18:00, 27 May 2026
A general interior view of Elland Road, home stadium of Leeds United
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A general interior view of Elland Road, home stadium of Leeds United
Leeds United have announced their first departure following the end of the season, with a change planned in the senior office staff at Elland Road.
Chief Business Officer Morrie Eisenberg is departing the club after less than three years as he prepares to take up a new role as CEO at NWSL team San Diego Wave. As yet, Leeds have not announced a replacement, but manager director Robbie Evans has paid tribute to Eisenberg, who has played a key role in the Elland Road stadium redevelopment plan, while driving record club commercial revenue.
Evans said: “While I am disappointed to see Morrie leave, I am grateful for his effort and impact over the last three years.
"Much as with players, when you employ excellent people who produce excellent results, sometimes the unfortunate effect is that they will attract interest elsewhere. Morrie and I first met three years ago in discussing if we should leave our old lives behind to try and help Leeds United return to its rightful place in English football.
"Three seasons later, he leaves with the club on an excellent trajectory. I hope Morrie is especially proud of his tireless work on the stadium expansion, which will benefit the club, supporters, and the community for generations to come.
“Morrie and his wonderful family depart with the best wishes of the club. He is welcome anytime if he tires of California sunshine and misses the Yorkshire weather!”
Eisenberg added: “It has been a privilege to work at Leeds United for the past three seasons, in that time we have made so many positive strides towards our ambition of becoming an established Premier League side, with so many terrific memories created together over that time.”
“The club has amazing people behind the scenes, I would like to thank them as well as the people of Yorkshire for making me feel so welcome.
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“Thanks also to the incredible fans of Leeds United around the world as well as club ownership for this opportunity, I’ll always remain a proud member of the Leeds United family and wish the club every success looking ahead.”