The Soccer Business Podcast

The Soccer Business Podcast

Author: Simon Evans Language: English Episodes: 49
Simon Evans brings his deep knowledge of the sports industry to The Soccer Business Podcast, a series dedicated to the intricate and rapidly evolving commercial landscape of soccer in North America. Each episode features conversations with prominent personalities and key players who are shaping the game off the pitch. You'll hear candid discussions that go beyond the headlines, delving into the real-world strategies of club-building, league expansion, and major infrastructure projects like new stadiums. The dialogue consistently explores the critical financial engines of the sport: sponsorship deals, marketing innovations, and the flow of investment that determines which clubs thrive. This isn't just about scores and transfers; it's a clear-eyed examination of how business decisions made in boardrooms directly impact the sport we watch on the field. For anyone curious about the economic forces and ambitious personalities driving soccer's growth across the continent, this podcast offers essential listening. Evans guides these complex topics with a journalist's insight, making each interview both informative and engaging for fans and professionals alike.
Episodes
US investors in European soccer - with Jordan Gardner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:36
Jordan Gardner, an expert on US investment in English and European soccer - who has hands on experience in such deals and in clubs bought by Americans, dives into the main issues and trends around the continuing growth o…
The future of American Soccer Stadiums [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:09
Soccer specific stadiums are sprouting up all across the country and leading stadium design expert Chris DeVolder is our guest as we explore the past, present and future of the American soccer venue.
Promotion and Relegation in the USA? USL President Paul McDonough [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:04
USL President Paul McDonough talks about the league's ambitious plans for a new top-tier league and to introduce promotion and relegation for the first time in the US club soccer system. Paul reveals interest from foreig…
A New Team, A New League - pro soccer launched in Cleveland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:21
Breaking news on The Soccer Business Podcast - Cleveland is launching a new professional women's and men's teams and Gina Prodan Kelly CMO of Cleveland Soccer Group outlines all the plans on the show. In yet more news -…
Scouse Passion and California Dreaming - ex-Liverpool CEO Peter Moore [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:56
Former Liverpool and EA Sports CEO Peter Moore is the founder/owner of Santa Barbara Sky in California, which will join the USL Championship next season. Peter reflects on his journey in the game and explains his plans f…
THE PITCH: What Is Soccer's Brand? Shawn Francis and Brian Quarles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:56
In the first episode of our series THE PITCH, Simon Evans and Paul Woodhouse of The Soccer Business are joined by two guests with extensive experience of working in the area of brands and soccer: Shawn Francis, an execut…
Alexi Lalas on American Soccer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:55
Alexi Lalas joins Simon Evans to discuss a range of issues surrounding American soccer as we approach one year out from the World Cup. MLS, USL, Pro/Rel, ’Pay to Play’ and much, much more is examined in this in-depth int…
Start-up Soccer with Michael Hitchcock [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:35
Former MLS executive Michael Hitchcock is a serial soccer start-up expert having invested in and launched 20 clubs across the United States and beyond. He talks about community focus, marketing, ticketing and how to buil…