Curt Johnson has resigned as chief soccer officer of the North Carolina Courage, the club announced on Wednesday. The club said it will immediately begin a search for Johnson’s replacement.
Johnson spent 14 years with the North Carolina Football Club, working directly with the Courage since the franchise’s relocation from Western New York in January 2017. Johnson oversaw the technical staff and player transactions in his role. He was part of the Courage’s three NWSL Shields and two NWSL Championships.
“We are incredibly grateful for Curt’s 14 years with the North Carolina Football Club,” Steve Malik, majority owner of the Courage and men’s pro side NCFC, said in a statement. “His expertise and vision have been vital to our sustained on-field success, and he’ll leave a legacy with the solid foundation that the Courage laid under his tutelage. His tireless effort and commitment have paved the way for a bright future, and he will forever be intertwined with the history of…