CT United FC Appoints Bobbi-Sue Doyle-Hazard as General Counsel

Veteran sports attorney brings vast legal experience across professional football, soccer, and media to rapidly growing Connecticut Club

BRIDGEPORT, Conn., July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CT United FC today announced the appointment of Bobbi-Sue Doyle-Hazard as the club's General Counsel. A seasoned legal executive with experience across the NFL, NWSL, and national media, Doyle-Hazard will lead all legal and compliance matters, including but not limited to employment, media, and league and player relations for the organization as it continues its ambitious growth in Bridgeport and beyond. Serving as a key member of the executive leadership team, Doyle-Hazard will play a pivotal role in the corporate strategy and internal culture of the club.

"We're proud to welcome Bobbi-Sue to the CT United family," said Michelle Swanston, Co-Owner of CT United FC. "She brings an incredible mix of legal acumen, leadership experience, and passion for sport—all of which will be critical as we build a first-of-its-kind club in Connecticut."

Doyle-Hazard joins CT United from the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), where she served as Vice President of Legal. In that role, she oversaw licensing, sponsorship, media rights negotiations, and policy matters, while playing a key role in the league's strategic expansion. Her prior experience includes legal roles at NBC Sports, where she supported live sports production and original programming on Peacock, and at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where she was Assistant General Counsel.

"CT United is building something visionary—in the community, on the pitch, and in the business of sport," said Doyle-Hazard. "I'm honored to help shape this next chapter and excited to be part of a club that's breaking new ground in American soccer."

Doyle-Hazard is a graduate of UMass Amherst's Sport Management and Legal Studies programs and earned her J.D. from Penn State's Dickinson School of Law. She is a strong advocate for mental health wellness and breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness, having shared her own experience publicly through social media and as a speaker at various events. 

About CT United FC
Founded in 2024 and owned by Connecticut Sports Group, Connecticut United Football Club (CT United FC) is the fifth independent professional men's soccer club in MLS NEXT Pro. CT United FC is targeting a 2026 launch, will call a new state-of-the-art stadium in Bridgeport its home, and currently operates the only free MLS soccer academy for boys in Connecticut. CT United FC embodies the indomitable spirit of our state, carrying forward Connecticut's rich tradition of sports excellence. For updates and more information, visit www.ctunited.com or follow us on social media: @ctunited on TikTok, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

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