The Soccer Business
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<p>Welcome to the boardroom of North American soccer. <a href="https://thesoccerbusiness.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Soccer Business</a> podcast offers unparalleled access to the industry's most influential figures. Host Simon Evans connects you with the key players - from MLS Commissioner Don Garber to legendary figures like Rio Ferdinand - to uncover the real stories behind the business of soccer. Each episode is packed with expert analysis and actionable insights for club owners, investors, and executives dedicated to driving the growth of the game.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 14, 2026
Pay to Play Soccer: An Alternative with Amir Lowery
'Pay to Play' youth soccer is being blamed for the USMNT under-performing. But is there another way for kids to be given access to coaching? Amir Lowery is a coach and former MLS and USL player who is now head of the Open Goal Project at DCFC in Washington, DC - a free to play program. He joins Simon to explain the problems with pay-to-play and how the alternative he has built actually works.
July 9, 2026
After World Cup Humbling - Is American Soccer Getting it All Wrong?
Simon and André break down the USA's 4-1 collapse against Belgium in the Round of 16 — and why the manner of the exit, not the result itself, has triggered a wave of hot takes across social and sports media. They unpack the noise around player development, arguing that most of the criticism misses what's actually working and what is really in need of reform. They also tackle the Pulisic scapegoating narrative head-on, and shift to the business case: why one early exit won't slow MLS and USL's momentum, how corporate America's attitude toward soccer has visibly shifted, and what a 42-million-viewer Mexico-England audience signals about the ceiling for the sport in the US.
July 3, 2026
New MLS club investors, MCO moves and Bruno Costa interview
A significant, first of a kind, new investment in an MLS club. LAFC sell their Swiss club and a USL purchase are among the issues discussed in our new review before Bruno Costa, head of the international office for the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) talks to us about the World Cup magic of the yellow jersey and their North American strategy.
55 total episodes available
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Manuel Veth
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Seth Bacon
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Tom Glick
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André da Costa
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Robin Austermann
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Alan Rothenberg
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Alex Silverman
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Court Jeske
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Jonathan Tannenwald
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- What is The Soccer Business?
<p>Welcome to the boardroom of North American soccer. <a href="https://thesoccerbusiness.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Soccer Business</a> podcast offers unparalleled access to the industry's most influential figures. Host Simon Evans connects you with the key players - from MLS Commissioner Don Garber to legendary figures like Rio Ferdinand - to uncover the real stories behind the business of soccer. Each episode is packed with expert analysis and actionable insights for club owners, investors, and executives dedicated to driving the growth of the game.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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