Yankees President Randy Levine will be the lead person responsible for launching the team.

WSJ: Yankees, Man City to co-own NYC MLS team

Among the 2, 721 entries was a Labrador retriever co-owned by New York Yankees President Randy Levine.

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The Yankees said that Randy Levine, the team president, would be leading their efforts with respect to NYC FC.

WSJ: Major League Soccer: New York Yankees, Manchester City to Own MLS Team

Yankees President Randy Levine will be the lead person responsible for launching it.

WSJ: Yankees, Man City to co-own NYC MLS team

"We've actually increased our payroll this year, " Yankees President Randy Levine said.

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Randy Levine has practiced labor law for over 30 years.

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