General Manager / Chief Soccer Officer
Chris Tierney is in his first season as General Manager and Chief Soccer Officer of the New England Revolution, having been appointed to the position on June 29, 2026. Tierney was previously the club's Assistant Sporting Director from 2024-2026, and also served as the club’s Director of Soccer Operations from 2022-23 and Player Recruitment Manager from 2019-22 following his decorated playing career in New England. Tierney manages the day-to-day operations of the club’s first-team soccer operations including player recruitment, scouting, contract negotiations, and salary cap management.
Tierney transitioned into the front office in August 2019 following a decorated 11-year playing career from 2008-18, all with the Revolution, and was long regarded as one of Major League Soccer’s top left backs. He announced his retirement in November 2018, finishing his tenure as one of the club’s all-time leaders in several statistical categories. Tierney still ranks among the club’s top five for games played (246), games started (220), and assists (40).
As a player, the Wellesley, Mass. native helped New England to a 2008 North American SuperLiga title as well as appearances in the 2014 MLS Cup and 2016 U.S. Open Cup finals. Among his career accolades are an MLS All-Star Team selection in 2015, Revolution Defender of the Year honors in 2016, and Midnight Riders Man of the Year recognition in 2016.
After attending Noble and Greenough School in Dedham, Mass., Tierney played college soccer at the University of Virginia from 2004-07, where he made 79 appearances for the Cavaliers. He currently resides in Charlestown, Mass. with his wife, Eliza, and their two children.