FRESNO, Calif. – Ray Beshoff, the lead investor for a new professional soccer club in Fresno, Calif. which has applied for membership in the USL, announced on Tuesday the hiring of Frank Yallop as the club’s General Manager.

“I am delighted to introduce Frank Yallop as the General Manager of Fresno’s new professional soccer team,” said Beshoff. “I have known Frank for many years and have always been impressed with his outstanding work ethic, commendable character and unquestionable athletic and coaching abilities. He will be a tremendous asset to our team and his wealth of experience and knowledge will bring Fresno the greatest opportunity for professional soccer success.”

Yallop has enjoyed an outstanding career as a player and coach at the highest levels of global professional soccer. He featured in the English Premier and Championship leagues at Ipswich Town, and prior to coming to the United States, made 52 appearances for the Canadian National Team.