MONTREAL – The Montreal Impact announced on Tuesday that technical director Matt Jordan is leaving the club to join the Houston Dynamo as their Vice-President and General Manager.
“I’d like to thank the Montreal Impact for eight great years,” said Matt Jordan. “I’ve always given my absolute best for this club both as a player and while working in the front office. It’s been an experience of a lifetime. I truly appreciate the support and friendship of our ownership, staff, coaches, and former teammates through the years. This is not an easy decision, but is one that makes sense for me and my family with this new challenge ahead. The city of Montreal and this club will always hold a special place in the hearts of myself and my family.”
“Matt has been an important part of the Montreal Impact’s growth since 2007, both as a player and in management,” said Impact Executive Vice-President Richard Legendre. “Although his departure saddens us, we understand that this is an exceptional opportunity for him both personally and professionally, and we wish him the best of luck in his new endeavor. Furthermore, we are actively working on the 2015 action plan to improve the team for our first match of the Champions League, scheduled for late February.”
Jordan was in his fourth year working in the club’s front office, after being promoted to the position of Technical Director on December 18, 2013. He had previously served as the club’s Director of Soccer Operations.
On the field, he enjoyed a 13-year professional playing career, including his last four with the Montreal Impact in second division. Among many honours he received while with the club, he was awarded the Giuseppe-Saputo Trophy in 2008 as the club’s Most Valuable Player and was also named Most Valuable Player in the Canadian Championship, before leading the club to the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal round against Mexican powerhouse Santos Laguna. In 2009, he played a key role in helping the Impact capture the league championship, the third title in club history, while setting a club record for six consecutive playoff wins.
