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He will surely have interest from Major League Soccer and enjoyed a strong relationship with Charlotte FC boss Dean Smith during his time in charge of the Foxes two years ago.

Minority owner of Gotham FC and Chelsea FC Jennifer Mackesy has invested in the competition to provide prize money.

Gotham FC co-owner Mackesy is the financial investor and part of a senior leadership group running the competition, with Jacobs as head of football.

Former United States international and Bay FC co-founder Aly Wagner is chief of strategy and entrepreneur Justin Fishkin is chief executive.

FC Groningen took the opportunity and signed a 19-year-old Van Dijk in 2010 - despite Willem finally making him an offer.