Simon Evans interviews prominent personalities and key players in the North American soccer business market. The show looks at club-building, leagues, sponsorship, marketing, investment and stadiums.
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Simon Evans interviews prominent personalities and key players in the North American soccer business market. The show looks at club-building, leagues, sponsorship, marketing, investment and stadiums.
Brett Johnson isn't just another American investor in English football - he is also building soccer in the USA with his USL club Rhode Island FC and their brand new stadium.
Having cut his teeth in Phoenix, a friendship with former Ipswich player Frank Yallop led to his move into English football where he has tasted two promotions and a relegation.
Find out Brett's views on Ipswich, the USL and the future of American club soccer.
Chapters
00:00 Investing in Soccer: A Dual Approach02:04 The Rise of USL: Opportunities and Challenges07:37 Building a Soccer Community: The Rhode Island Project11:19 Stadiums and Surrounding Development: A New Era16:47 Promotion and Relegation: The Future of USL22:12 Quality Over Quantity: Rethinking Stadium Standards27:48 The Multi-Club Ownership Model: A New Strategy35:34 Youth Soccer: Investing in the Future37:12 The World Cup Effect: A Bright Future for Soccer in the US
The Soccer Business Podcast
Simon Evans interviews prominent personalities and key players in the North American soccer business market. The show looks at club-building, leagues, sponsorship, marketing, investment and stadiums.
