Front Office
DAVE KASPER - GENERAL MANAGER
Dave Kasper joined D.C. United in 2002 after a stint with the New England Revolution where he served as the Director of Business Development. After five years as United’s Technical Director, he was named the club’s General Manager in September 2007.
Under his watch, United captured the 2004 MLS Cup, two Supporters’ Shields (2006 & 2007) and the 2008 U.S. Open Cup title.
As the team’s GM, Kasper works closely with the coaching staff in identifying and signing talent, developing a draft strategy, creating closer ties to foreign club teams, and managing all player transactions. He also oversees the direction of the club’s youth development efforts including the D.C. United Academy and camp program.
Kasper has a wide variety of soccer experience as a player, coach and front office executive. During his playing career, Kasper was a standout forward at the University of Maryland, earning All-ACC honors while also serving as a member of the U.S. Under-20 National Team. He played professionally for the Milwaukee Wave (1989-90) and the Pittsburgh Stingers (1990-94) and transitioned into the first men’s head soccer coach for Duquesne University in 1994. In 1998, Kasper was hired as the first Vice-President and General Manager of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL-1). The following year, Kasper led the organization to the playoffs and to Organization of the Year honors.
Kasper is actively involved in the Leukemia Society’s successful Kicks for Cancer program. He lives in Ashburn, VA with his wife Lizzethe and daughters Alexandra and Isabella.
