Gene Edwards led the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) as President during years of explosive growth of the game across the country. Under Mr. Edwards' stewardship, fueled by the exposure and high standards of the North American Soccer League, the USSF added many new State Associations to the core of the organization. Upon the conclusion of his tenure, Mr. Edwards was thus able to hand over to his successor a much improved and enlarged Federation. His work in the game continued thereafter as a Member of the CONCACAF Executive Committee, and eventually as Senior Vice-President of the Confederation.