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.
Stadium Boom - USL working with over 70 cities on plans - Justin Papadakis
The Soccer Business Podcast
51 minutes 5 seconds
2 months ago
Stadium Boom - USL working with over 70 cities on plans - Justin Papadakis
USL Deputy CEO and Chief Real Estate Officer Justin Papadakis reveals how the league is in talks with over 70 cities in the USA about building new soccer stadiums and bringing new clubs to communities across the country.
Takeaways
There's real momentum in the USL.The USL's approach to stadium development is unique.City partnerships are crucial for stadium financing.Stadiums are seen as community assets by cities.The fan experience is central to stadium design.Financing stadiums involves complex political and economic factors.The scale of stadium projects varies across USL.New stadiums can significantly increase revenue for clubs.Media presentation is vital for attracting viewers.Investor interest in USL is growing rapidly.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to USL Stadium Developments02:48 The Unique USL Approach to Stadium Building05:51 City Partnerships and Economic Impact09:10 Fan Experience and Entertainment Districts12:00 Financing and Municipal Support for Stadiums14:51 The Scale of Stadium Projects in USL17:58 The Economics of Soccer Venues20:55 Revenue Streams and Future Growth24:00 Media Presentation and Broadcast Quality26:50 Regional Development and Market Trends30:06 Investor Interest in USL32:58 The Future of Soccer in America
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.
