Professors Rick Burton & Dr. Norm O’Reilly talk sports marketing and discuss their newest book, "The Rise of Major League Soccer"

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Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego

Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego

195 episodes

4 months ago

Subscribe to this weekly soccer podcast hosted by comedian and ex-pro Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego as they celebrate the World's Game from an American Perspective. The boys at OTB delve into everything soccer from the latest action in the Premier League to the surging growth of the MLS, from the hysteria leading up to the 2024 World Cup to excitement, controversy and news coming from the USMNT and USWNT. OTB's expert hosts analyze the latest news, controversies, sensational plays, and standout moments of the week. With their immense knowledge and unwavering passion, these two soccer players turned obsessive fans leave no topic untouched. Step onto the pitch weekly with OTB and experience the world's game like never before.

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Professors Rick Burton & Dr. Norm O’Reilly talk sports marketing and discuss their newest book, "The Rise of Major League Soccer"

Over The Ball with Kevin Flynn and Dave Gallego

55 minutes

1 year ago

Professors Rick Burton & Dr. Norm O’Reilly talk sports marketing and discuss their newest book, "The Rise of Major League Soccer"

On today's episode of Over the Ball, we're thrilled to welcome Professors Rick Burton and Dr. Norm O'Reilly, two of the foremost authorities in sports business and marketing. These accomplished scholars bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the show, having authored several influential books on the sports industry. Their latest collaboration, *The Rise of Major League Soccer*, is set to become a definitive guide on the meteoric growth and impact of MLS in the global soccer landscape. With past works like *Sports Business Unplugged* and *20 Secrets to Success for NCAA Student-Athletes*, Burton and O'Reilly have consistently offered deep insights into the sports world, making today's discussion a must-listen for anyone passionate about soccer and sports business.

In this episode the boys also discuss the recent hiring of Mauricio Pochettino as the coach of the US National Team and touch on topics such as the performance of American goalkeepers, the start of the English Premier League season, the retirement of Anson Dorrance, and the careers of Dax McCarty and Hope Solo. They also express their frustration with the term 'golden generation' being used to describe the current US Men's National Team.