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Published on: 1/1/2006
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Toronto FC is still kicking in the off season as their Director of Business Operations Paul Beirne received the prestigious "Doug Hamilton Executive of the Year" award, while Toronto FC's Marketing Manager Cesar Velasco was honoured as the "MLS Marketing Executive of the Year."
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"Paul has done a terrific job launching Toronto FC from the ground up, building a business team around him and building a relationship with our fans and the community", said Tom Anselmi, executive vice-president and chief operating officer of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, and Alternate Governor, Major League Soccer.
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"Having worked with MLSE for 15 years in a variety of challenging management positions, Paul embraced his new role with Toronto FC and he and Cesar's passion, and business savvy have been instrumental in the record breaking launch of the franchise," added Anselmi.
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"Our franchise being recognized by the league in this way, and to get this award really caps an unbelievable season," said Beirne.