Peter Wilt
Peter is one of the most respected and well-known executives in American soccer. Emphasizing community building and fan engagement models, he has launched more professional soccer teams than anyone else in history. The Roseville Iron Rose WPSL and Mens teams are the 13th and 14th teams he has helped launch. Among his start-ups are successful first division teams, Chicago Fire (MLS), and Chicago Red Stars (NWSL). He has also launched and operated several lower division teams, including USL Championship’s Indy Eleven, USL League One’s Forward Madison, and Midwest Premier League's Chicago House AC.
He has earned record business growth as well as six championship rings while leading teams in eight professional American soccer leagues. In more than four decades in the sports industry, Peter has served in every front office capacity, been honored with top executive and organization awards in MLS, NASL, and USL.
Peter is a member of four Halls of Fame, including the Illinois Soccer Hall of Fame and the Chicago Fire’s Ring of Fire. He has held leadership positions on many non-profit boards, including charitable foundations for the Chicago Fire, Chicago Red Stars, Indy Eleven, and the Minnesota Thunder.