Georgia Rush and Chiefs Futbol Club Strategic Partnership -- November 6, 2019

Atlanta, GA – Georgia Rush (Rush) and the Chiefs Futbol Club (Chiefs) have formed a strategic partnership effective immediately. GA Rush and Chiefs will work together on the operational and organizational aspects of the partnership in the coming weeks. 

The partnership will allow for players at both clubs to access a broader array of programs, leagues, coaches and facilities. The economies of scale will allow for greater investment in the care and development of the players, coaches and staff.

• Georgia Rush has over 1,100 players at the Recreational, Academy and Select-levels based at their facility in Milton, GA
• Chiefs Futbol Club has over 1,000 players at the Recreational, Academy and Select-levels utilizing facilities at Pleasantdale Park, Silverbacks Park, Pernoshal Park and in 2020 Brook Run Park.

“We are excited to form this partnership as both organizations share a common vision to create the best environment for players at any and all levels. This partnership is a win-win for both organizations where Georgia Rush gets access to best practices from a leadership, coaching and player development, while the Chiefs Futbol Club get access to Rush’s broad array of programs and pathways for players and coaches” said a spokesman for both Boards.

Neil McNab will assume the role of interim Executive Director for GA Rush and will continue as Executive Director of the Chiefs FC.  Neil brings a long family history to the sport and has been instrumental in developing a fast-growing yet stable club. The strategic partnership will allow us all to take advantage of his professional heritage, leadership, experience, coaching, coupled with exemplary community and player development. 

More information about this strategic partnership will be announced in the coming weeks.

Georgia Rush and Chiefs Futbol Club Boards

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Neil McNab, Jr.

Brief Bio

Playing Career

Neil played through the Manchester City youth system from 1994-98. Moved to Portsmouth F.C. in the summer of 1998 and turned professional at Portsmouth in November 1998 where he played until 2001. 

In 2001 Neil played professionally for the Utah Blittz, Long Island Rough Riders, Syracuse Salty Dogs and the Wilmington Hammerheads until winter 2004. Neil was part of two USL National Championship teams with the Utah Blitzz, and Long Island Rough Riders respectively. 

Coaching Career

Neil was a founding member of Chiefs FC in June 2008 where he now serves as Executive Director for Chiefs Futbol Club. Neil holds the USSF A, UEFA C, and, USC Premier Diploma coaching licenses, the USC Director of Coaching Diploma, and the USSF Grassroots Instructor License.

Neil is a member of the Georgia Soccer Coaching Educational Staff, and has been a coach for the Georgia Olympic Development Program for many years. Neil was named in the top 50 in the last 50 years Coaches by Georgia Soccer and was the recipient of the Georgia Soccer Administrator of the Year Award for 2018.

Neil was just named US Youth Soccer Southern Region Administrator of the Year for 2019 and is one of four finalists for the National Award to be announced at the US Youth Soccer Awards ceremony in Baltimore in January 2020.