OFFICIAL: Colorado Rapids New President is Former Derby County VP Tim Hinchey

Here is the official announcement from the Colorado Rapids COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Monday, December 12, 2011) – The Colorado Rapids announced Monday that Tim Hinchey has been named the new President of the Major League Soccer franchise. Hinchey, who has served as the Rapids’ Chief Marketing Officer since November 20, 2010, has more than 20 years of experience in professional sports, including several senior-level management positions in the English Premier League, English Football League Championship and the National Basketball Association. “It’s truly an honor to take this role with the Rapids,” said Hinchey. “I want to thank Stan Kroenke, Josh Kroenke and Jim Martin for this opportunity and for their confidence. The Rapids have a great foundation, and I’m looking forward to helping the team build on its recent successes on and off the field. We are only a year removed from an MLS Cup and everyone in the organization is committed to bringing another championship to Colorado.” “Tim is...