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St. Louis CITY SC has announced the appointment of Corey Wray as its new Sporting Director, pending his work visa approval. This move marks the club’s second-ever hire for the position and is seen as a step toward strengthening its status in Major League Soccer.

Wray will be responsible for all aspects of sporting operations at St. Louis CITY SC, including roster strategy, scouting and recruitment, and player health and performance. He is expected to use his background in analytics and player development to enhance the connection between the club’s academy and first team.

“Corey is a progressive sporting director who brings a forward-thinking, holistic approach to building winning teams,” said CITY SC President and GM Diego Gigliani. “His extensive knowledge of the MLS landscape, deep squad building and recruiting expertise, and proven track record in creating high performing, sustainable organizations and cultures makes him an ideal fit for the club. He will make us stronger by building upon our existing foundation and working collaboratively with our sporting team to improve in every aspect of our operations.”

Wray brings more than 20 years of experience in Major League Soccer, having held technical roles at Toronto FC, Columbus Crew, and CF Montréal. His career includes involvement in three MLS Cup wins, a Supporters’ Shield title, and seven Canadian Championships.

“I’m honored to join St. Louis CITY SC and be part of a city that is so ingrained with soccer history in this country,” said Wray. “The vision and ambition here from the fans and the ownership group are clear and that is to build a winning and competitive team rooted in development, innovation, and community. I can’t wait to work with the incredible staff, players, and fans to continue building a club that represents the very best of this city, both on and off the field.”

“I’d also like to thank the ownership group and Diego for entrusting me with this important role,” continued Wray. “I’ve been so impressed with the process and look forward to making an impact.”

In his previous roles before joining St. Louis CITY SC, Wray served as Director of Soccer at CF Montréal where he acted as primary liaison with other MLS clubs as well as league officials and player agents. He also held Assistant General Manager positions at Toronto FC and Columbus Crew; during his time with Crew 2 he was recognized as MLS NEXT Pro Executive of the Year in 2022.