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The Soccer Business Podcast

The Soccer Business Podcast

By: Simon Evans
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Welcome to the boardroom of North American soccer. The Soccer Business podcast offers unparalleled access to the industry's most influential figures. Host Simon Evans connects you with the key players - from MLS Commissioner Don Garber to legendary figures like Rio Ferdinand - to uncover the real stories behind the business of soccer. Each episode is packed with expert analysis and actionable insights for club owners, investors, and executives dedicated to driving the growth of the game.

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Episodes
  • World Cup Mania - 'Hydration Breaks', Fox and Soccer as Festival

    World Cup Mania - 'Hydration Breaks', Fox and Soccer as Festival
    Jun 26 2026

    Simon and Andre dive into the opening two weeks of the World Cup - beyond the extraordinary attendances and record-breaking ratings, the tournament has captured the imagination in lots of unexpected ways. With the extra ad revenue generated, are hydration breaks here to stay? What's behind the hate campaign against Alexi Lalas and will the people who are spending thousands of dollars on the World Cup be persuaded to follow domestic soccer once the tournament is over?
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    43 mins
  • The $1.3 billion deals behind the USA team at the World Cup

    The $1.3 billion deals behind the USA team at the World Cup
    Jun 19 2026

    While the USMNT make their bid for glory at the FIFA World Cup. the U.S. Soccer Federation is breaking revenue records with over $1.3 billion in contracted revenue. Chief Commercial Officer Dave Wright reveals the business behind the national team and why they say no to so many potential deals.
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    30 mins
  • Inside The Billions Spent on World Cup Brand Deals with Ricardo Fort

    Inside The Billions Spent on World Cup Brand Deals with Ricardo Fort
    Jun 12 2026

    Former top Coca Cola and Visa sports sponsorship executive Ricardo Fort joins the pod to reveal the inner workings of the business, ambush marketing and why AI firms could be at the forefront of the next wave of mega-deals around the World Cup.
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    40 mins
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