Reno City FC is building Northern Nevada's next professional sports club - one rooted in community, driven by aspiration, and designed to unite our region through the world's game.
Our mission is to serve Northern Nevada by bringing professional soccer back to Reno, creating exceptional fan experiences, growing a thriving soccer culture, and generating lasting economic and community impact.
More than a soccer team, we're building a football club that reflects the pride, resilience, and spirit of Northern Nevada. Every decision we make is centred on creating an unforgettable matchday experience, fostering lifelong supporters, investing in local youth soccer, and creating a place where people from every background feel they belong.
As we prepare to join the professional soccer landscape, our vision extends far beyond the pitch. Our new soccer-specific stadium will become a year-round destination for sport, entertainment, and community events, helping stimulate economic growth, attract visitors, create jobs, and strengthen Reno's identity as one of America's emerging soccer cities.
Whether you've supported soccer your entire life or are discovering the game for the first time, Reno Pro Soccer is your club.
Together, we're building the future of professional soccer in Northern Nevada.
CLUB LEADERSHIP
Behind Reno City FC is a leadership team with decades of experience spanning professional sports, business, media, law, community leadership, and stadium development. Together, they share a common vision: creating a professional soccer club that Northern Nevada can be proud to call its own.
Todd Davis - Principal Owner
Todd Davis is an entrepreneur, lifelong soccer supporter, and one of the driving forces behind bringing professional soccer back to Northern Nevada.
Inspired by his father, who played professionally for the Rochester Lancers, Todd developed a lifelong passion for the game as both a player and fan, culminating in a collegiate playing career. After building and successfully selling his business, he moved to Incline Village with his family, where he has become deeply invested in the region's future.
Todd brings extensive experience in business strategy, finance, long-term planning, and organizational leadership. His vision is to create a sustainable professional soccer club that serves the community for generations while contributing to Northern Nevada's continued growth.
Wendy W. Damonte - Chief Executive Officer
Wendy Damonte is an award-winning broadcaster, community leader, and one of Northern Nevada's most recognizable and trusted voices.
Raised in a family deeply connected to collegiate athletics, Wendy developed a lifelong appreciation for the impact sport can have on communities.
She spent more than two decades as the evening news anchor at KTVN Channel 2, earning both Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in journalism. Beyond broadcasting, Wendy has helped raise millions of dollars for local charities and community initiatives throughout Northern Nevada.
Her passion for storytelling, community engagement, and regional partnerships plays a central role in shaping Reno City FC's identity both on and off the field.
John Doyle - President of Soccer
John Doyle is one of the most respected figures in American soccer, bringing more than four decades of experience as a player, executive, and club builder.
A former United States Men's National Team defender, Doyle earned 53 international appearances and represented the United States at both the 1990 FIFA World Cup and the 1988 Olympic Games.
He became the first player ever signed by the San Jose Clash ahead of Major League Soccer's inaugural 1996 season, captained the club, and was named Major League Soccer's first-ever Defender of the Year.
Following his playing career, Doyle served as General Manager of the San Jose Earthquakes from 2007 to 2016. During his tenure, he helped deliver the club's soccer-specific stadium (now PayPal Park), established the Earthquakes Academy, and assembled the squad that won the 2012 MLS Supporters' Shield.
His contributions to the game have been recognized through induction into both the University of San Francisco Athletics Hall of Fame and the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame.
Today, John leads Reno City FC's sporting vision, overseeing all soccer operations as the club builds a competitive and sustainable future for professional soccer in Northern Nevada.
Emma Waldren - Director of Marketing
Emma Waldren is a sports marketing and brand leader with more than a decade of experience building brands, audiences, and fan communities across professional sport and global sports entertainment.
As Director of Marketing for Reno City FC, Emma works alongside ownership and the executive leadership team to help build the club from the ground up. She leads the club’s brand, marketing, communications, digital, fan development, and community engagement strategy, helping establish the audience, relationships, and commercial foundations required for long-term growth.
Before joining Reno City FC, Emma spent more than five years with EA SPORTS, where she led global creator and influencer strategy across major franchises including FIFA and Madden NFL. Her work contributed to hundreds of millions of views across flagship campaigns and generated more than $1.7 million in trackable revenue from a standalone campaign. Her work has been recognized by Clio Sports, Digiday, SABRE, Webby, Drum Marketing, and Race Media Awards.
Previously, at Brentford Football Club, Emma helped lead marketing during a period of significant growth and transformation, including the club’s rebrand and development of its digital fan ecosystem. She was later named a Sport Industry NextGen Leader, recognizing 30 emerging leaders across the UK sports industry.
Emma holds an MSc in Sport Management & Marketing from Birkbeck, University of London, and a BA (Hons) in International Relations from the University of Exeter. She also serves on the board of the Spanish Springs Cal Ripken Baseball League and as West Coast Community Manager for the Women’s Sport Collective.
Her approach to sports marketing is rooted in a simple belief: the strongest clubs are built around belonging. At Reno City FC, she focuses on building a brand and supporter community that authentically represents Northern Nevada and can grow with the club for generations.