View Chris Klein’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Klein was drafted by the Kansas City Wizards in the 1998 MLS College Draft. The 29-year-old Serbian soccer playe Klein, a product of St. Louis, MO (DeSmet Jesuit), was named President of the LA Galaxy in January of 2013. Chris Klein is President of the LA Galaxy. LA Galaxy president Chris Klein gave Forbes the play-by-play of how the deal came together. The name "Galaxy" was derived from Los Angeles being home to the "stars" of Hollywood. Chris Klein is a former American soccer player who played thirteen seasons in Major League Soccer. The Major League Soccer team announced the news on social media with a post that read, "The LA Galaxy have mutually agreed to part ways with midfielder Aleksandar Katai." The Los Angeles Galaxy released Aleksandar Katai on Friday following public backlash over social media posts made by the soccer player's wife. The team began competing in the first season of the then new league, which took place in 1996.. LA Galaxy is one of the ten founding teams in Major League Soccer. In the inaugural season, Los Angeles finished first in the Western Conference and were one of the two teams that contested in the first MLS Cup. Klein serves as the club’s top business executive overseeing all aspects of business operations, strategic planning and overall management of the LA Galaxy.

Chris has 2 jobs listed on their profile. His career has taken a shift and he currently serves as the president of LA Galaxy, his former team.