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NEW YORK - Ted Howard, CONCACAF deputy general secretary since 1998, has been installed as the acting general sectary of the confederation, the organization announced Monday.

The 66-year-old American replaces Chuck Blazer, whose resignation after 21 years in the post became effective Sunday.

Howard was executive director of the old North American Soccer League from 1971 until it folded in 1984, director of marketing for Ohlmeyer Communications for three years and director and group manager of NBA Marketing from 1988 until he joined CONCACAF.

Besides CONCACAF, Howard serves on the FIFA referees committee as well as the FIFA stadium and security committee.