On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the Deputy CEO & Chief Real Estate Officer of the USL, Justin Papadakis.

Papadakis oversees critical areas such as league expansion, stadium and real estate development, digital media, technology, and finance. Under his leadership, the USL has launched initiatives, including the development of stadium-anchored entertainment districts and the introduction of new professional and pre-professional leagues, with a focus on community impact and fan engagement.

He earned a Juris Doctorate from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and a dual degree in Public Policy and Economics from Duke University, where he also played as a goalkeeper for the Blue Devils men’s soccer team. Papadakis’s passion for soccer and expertise in real estate have positioned him as a key figure in shaping the future of the sport in the U.S., emphasizing consensus-building, innovation, and sustainable community development.

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