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Saturday, May 5, 2012

{allcanada} Montagliani elected new president of CSA

OTTAWA -- Victor Montagliani has been elected the new president of the Canadian Soccer Association.

Montagliani has been the CSA's vice-president for three terms, and has been a member of its executive committee since 2005.

Montagliani, who succeeds Dominic Maestracci, was elected for a four-year term during the CSA's annual general meeting Saturday.

"Governance is not simply about management. It requires leadership, passion and a burning desire to deliver excellent outcomes for the Canadian Soccer Association," Montagliani said in a statement prior to his election. "Leadership is about service and I am ready to serve the Canadian soccer community."

Montagliani is the 33rd president of the sport's national governing body.

Rob Newman was also running for president, while Maestracci withdrew his candidacy for re-election earlier Saturday.