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Livermore Fusion Soccer Club has a new leader at the top, with Duane Cummings hired as executive director earlier this winter.
The club’s Board of Directors cited Cummings’ experience in business, soccer, and player and coach development among the reasons he has been given the reins of the wide-ranging organization that supports youth and adult soccer, futsal and its EDGE Performance Center.
“The Board is genuinely excited to bring a seasoned leader like Duane into the Fusion family. His leadership experience, passion for the sport, and commitment to youth development make him an outstanding fit for Fusion Soccer as we continue to grow and elevate our programs at all levels,” the board said in a post on Facebook.
“His approach emphasizes not only athletic excellence but also character development, teamwork, and resilience — qualities we value deeply in our club culture,” the board added. “We look forward to the positive impact he will have on our community and on the success of our players both on and off the field.”
Livermore Fusion Soccer Club quietly announced the appointment on Jan. 16 via the board’s statement on social media – where the organization is active, posting almost on a daily basis – but the club’s website does not appear to have any reference to Cummings. He is not listed on the executive board page, nor is he among the personnel referenced on the contacts page.
Board President Tony Sorensen declined multiple requests for an interview this month about Cummings’ arrival and the circumstances of how the executive director position became vacant before him.
Cummings acknowledged Livermore Vine’s email but said he was too busy to speak. “Unfortunately my obligations to the club have my time booked from morning til night getting up to speed,” he said March 9. “OF COURSE we are grateful for your interest in the organization and my arrival.”
In its Facebook post, which included duplicative paragraphs, the board called out Cummings’ “successful track record” with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, demonstrating “strategic vision, community building, and a supportive leadership style”.
“Additionally, Duane’s connection to soccer runs deep,” the directors added. “He is a former professional soccer player and coach who has led teams to success, understands the dynamics of competitive youth athletics, and has a personal commitment to helping athletes realize their full potential.”
