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The Soccer Business newsletter and podcast brings genuine news, insights, data and information that informs decision-makers in the game and the businesses surrounding it. Our content, led by noted journalist Simon Evans is consumed by those in the business who need accurate and reliable information and value intelligent insights.

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LATEST PODCAST EPISODE

From the Pitch to the Boardroom - Chelsee Washington

From the Pitch to the Boardroom - Chelsee Washington

Women’s soccer is no longer just a game on the field - it’s an emerging asset class, and Chelsee Washington knows exactly why that matters. From becoming the first player drafted from her college into the NWSL to working in sports finance and investment today, she breaks down the business side of the women’s game.

Women’s soccer is no longer just a game on the field - it’s an emerging asset class, and Chelsee Washington knows exactly why that matters. From becoming the first player drafted from her college into the NWSL to working in sports finance and investment today, she breaks down the business side of the women’s game.

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LATEST INSIGHT

Does MLS risk becoming a 'thrift store' in the transfer market?

Does MLS risk becoming a 'thrift store' in the transfer market?

The transfer window has seen a number of players from MLS head to England and Scotland - a sign of increased talent production but is there also a danger that North America is seen as a source of cheap labor?

The transfer window has seen a number of players from MLS head to England and Scotland - a sign of increased talent production but is there also a danger that North America is seen as a source of cheap labor?

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Podcast Guests have included

  • Fox Sports

    ALEXI LALAS

    U.S. Soccer

    SUNIL GULATI

    Coca-Cola

    RICARDO FORT

    Chupacabras

    MICHAEL HITCHCOCK

    Manchester United

    RIO FERDINAND

    Ipswich Town

    BRETT JOHNSON

    Carolina Core

    MEGAN OGLESBY

    Hometown Soccer Holdings

    TOM GLICK

    USL

    PAUL MCDONOUGH

20+ years

Founder Simon Evans brings top level journalistic experience covering soccer in the US and globally for Reuters, AFP and other major media outlets.

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Directors, VPs, founders, and C-suite decision-makers. Entrepreneurs, investors, club and league officials. Ownership groups, CEOs and GMs.

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A North American publication focused firmly on the USA, Canada and Mexico but which acknowledges that investment is global - as is opportunity.

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