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The Soccer Business Podcast

Simon Evans
MLS
Major League Soccer
MLS Next Pro
USL
NWSL
Sunil Gulati
La Liga
United States Soccer
Lionel Messi
Premier League
KKR
English Football
United States
Eagle Football Group
John Textor
Soccer
Tottenham Hotspur
Roc Nation Sports International
Stadiums
Bundesliga

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 insi... more

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Latest Episodes

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.

Don Garber visited Montreal on Thursday and made it very clear he wants to see changes to the stadium situation in the city. After Vancouver, is a second Canadian city facing the threat of relocation with Las Vegas waiting in the wings. What is going... more

There was plenty of criticism of MLS's broadcast deal with Apple TV - from both fans and within the industry. But the latest numbers out of MLS suggest that real growth is happening. Seth Bacon EVP Media with MLS joins the podcast to discuss the numb... more

After a weekend of promotion and relegation drama in Europe - what is happening with USL's plans for pro/rel? How would a true pyramid work in the USA? Plus the latest news including Netflix eyeing World Cup rights.

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Recent Guests

Seth Bacon
Executive Vice President of Media, Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Episode: Is MLS's Apple Deal finally paying off?
Tom Glick
CEO of Hometown Soccer Holdings
Hometown Soccer Holdings
Episode: "We have identified 150 markets" - Tom Glick of Hometown Soccer on the new MLS plans
André da Costa
Guest expert on soccer business and strategy
Episode: ⁠MLS is Coming for USL’s Markets. Why Private Equity wants a part of it?
Marc Spiegel
First American to take majority ownership of a Liga MX club; tech entrepreneur and investor in Querétaro FC
Querétaro FC
Episode: Marc Spiegel - the first American to buy a Liga MX club
Kieran Maguire
Finance analyst, The Price of Football
The Price of Football
Episode: Record losses in English football - Kieran Maguire Interview
Andres Martinez
Co-director of The Great Game Lab at Arizona State University; journalist and author
Arizona State University; The Great Game Lab
Episode: American Soccer's Culture Wars, Trump and Globalization with Andres Martinez
Paul Quinn
Author and analyst for The Esk
The Esk
Episode: The Rise and Fall of John Textor's Eagle Football Group - with Paul Quinn of The Esk
Pardeep Cattry
Correspondent covering women's soccer and the NWSL
cbssports.com
Episode: Messi's True Miami Deal, Soccer Lifestyle and NWSL expansion
Nicolas Garcia Hemme
Managing Director of LaLiga North America
LaLiga North America
Episode: Inside LaLiga's North American Expansion Plans

Hosts

Simon Evans
Host of The Soccer Business Podcast; discusses business strategy, investments, and market dynamics in soccer.
Andre Da Costa
Co-host answering listener questions; provides listener-focused insights and industry context.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Thank you!!

    Found this podcast on LinkedIn, thank you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    best beer app around
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love It

    Thanks for doing this, Simon. Love learning about the business portion of the beautiful game.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike-0 mandchild
    United Statesa year ago

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Love learning about the business portion of the beautiful game.
The show foregrounds practical analysis of deals, sponsorships, and market expansion.
Listeners appreciate actionable insights for owners and investors in soccer.

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#208
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Sunil Gulati on American soccer past, present and future
Q: What are you most proud of in your tenure, and is there anything you'd do differently?
Gulati cites MLS's start and growth, development of national teams, and the rise of women's soccer as major achievements, while acknowledging that faster progress and different personnel decisions could have been considered in hindsight.
Sunil Gulati on American soccer past, present and future
Q: Why pursue the single-entity model, and what challenges did you face with lower division soccer?
The single-entity approach was chosen to control costs, standardize operations, and avoid the mistakes of earlier leagues. He notes tensions with other visions for American-style leagues, the importance of governance, and the ongoing need to support lower divisions through waivers and collaboration while focusing on sustainability.
Sunil Gulati on American soccer past, present and future
Q: How did the World Cup influence MLS and the broader development of the game in the US?
He argues the World Cup was a turning point that validated and accelerated growth, but emphasizes that a pre-existing foundation—Olympics success and regional interest—was crucial. The World Cup created higher visibility and confidence to push for a professional league.
Sunil Gulati on American soccer past, present and future
Q: What was the scene like for soccer in the 1980s when you started getting involved?
Gulati explains there was little infrastructure, minimal professional play, and a nascent sense that a domestic league could become viable. The era relied on regional teams, per diems, and a rebuilding of the sport from the ground up, with growth driven by the 1984 Olympics and the early groundwork that eventually led to MLS.
Stadium Boom - USL working with over 70 cities on plans - Justin Papadakis
Q: Why pursue modern, multi-use venues instead of renting older facilities?
A modern, purpose-built venue increases per-club revenue significantly through premium seating, events, and enhanced broadcast potential, while also allowing a larger fan base and the ability to attract corporate partners and top talent.

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The show centers on the business side of soccer in North America, blending news analysis with investor and executive perspectives. Episodes frequently explore league strategies, private equity and multi-club ownership, stadium economics, sponsorship dynamics, and the evolving media landscape shaping revenues across MLS, USL, NWSL, and European-African pipeline opportunities. Notable moments often hinge on high-profile ownership moves, league development plans like MLS Next Pro, and real-world case studies from club leadership, providing practical insights for owners, investors, and executives considering market expansion or sponsorship strategies. The format is typically a conversation between seasoned hosts, with expert guests contributing... more

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1. Seth Bacon
2. Tom Glick
3. André da Costa
4. Marc Spiegel
5. Kieran Maguire
6. Andres Martinez
7. Paul Quinn
8. Pardeep Cattry

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