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Journalist and Co-Founder of The Soccer Business www.thesoccerbusiness.com

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The Soccer Business @thesoccerbusiness.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
This week's pod is out - @pcattry.bsky.social joins us to talk @nwslsoccer.com from a business POV plus we dive into Messi's equity in Miami, Carlos Velas's investment in LAFC and a ton more. open.spotify.com/episode/25Im...
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Messi's True Miami Deal, Soccer Lifestyle and NWSL expansion
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
The supporting cast for Messi could be very different as he heads into his 40's open.substack.com/pub/thedaily...
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Messi's Miami 2.0 could be very different
The upcoming seasons of Messi's Inter Miami will be about building a lasting legacy and that should mean a younger team with fewer journeymen.
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
San Diego’s Debut Season is a Great American Soccer Story www.thedailysoccer.com/p/san-diegos...
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San Diego’s Debut Season is a Great American Soccer Story
The expansion club has broken the mould in MLS and been rewarded with record-breaking results. The playoffs are next.....
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
“Pochettino knows what he is doing. If he didn’t care or wasn’t committed he could make his life easy by calling up the same old squad every time. He is doing it the hard way, trying to make sure he hasn’t missed any hidden gems or not noticed any red flags." www.thedailysoccer.com/p/poch-is-no...
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Poch is no 'phony', he's building a squad
The USMNT are still far from the level needed but this window has shown that Mauricio Pochettino knows exactly what he is doing.
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
“Pochettino knows what he is doing. If he didn’t care or wasn’t committed he could make his life easy by calling up the same old squad every time. He is doing it the hard way, trying to make sure he hasn’t missed any hidden gems or not noticed any red flags." www.thedailysoccer.com/p/poch-is-no...
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Poch is no 'phony', he's building a squad
The USMNT are still far from the level needed but this window has shown that Mauricio Pochettino knows exactly what he is doing.
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
The disrespect shown to Pochettino has been absurd. There is method not madness in the work that he has been doing for the USMNT - column here www.thedailysoccer.com/p/poch-is-no...
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Maybe we'll get less of the hysterical anti-Poch stuff now. He's not on vacation. He's not just picking up a pay check and taking it easy. Those were always silly insults. Things are starting to come together. But still a long way off being what the USMNT hopes to be in June.
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Haji Wright - take a bow. Nothing like a confident striker - and he's brimming with it.
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
That's a really good finish from Wright - technique and the confidence to use it. There actually is going to be some real competition for that number 9 spot.
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Been rumors of an investment in USL for some time - here it is:
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
For all the excitement around Vermont Green FC, the club now face a series of difficult decisions if they want to stop turning away thousands of fans. They could do worse than look at the growth of Detroit City: thesoccerbusiness.com/why-vermont-...
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Why Vermont Green should learn from Detroit City - The Soccer Business
If you follow American soccer, let alone American soccer business, you won't have missed the hype around Vermont Green FC. It's been everywhere - crowd videos
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
It could end up being a bargain buy: thesoccerbusiness.com/did-lafc-ove...
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Did LAFC overpay for Son Heung-min? Ask Ohtani. - The Soccer Business
Judged purely through the lens of European or international football, the investment made by LAFC in Son makes no sense.
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Here's a taste of the conversation with Rio Ferdinand on this week's Soccer Business Podcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=beKm...
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
My Soccer Business Podcast interview with Rio Ferdinand is out now. Rio talks about his switch from TV to You Tube, the 'sharks' in the business and his advice to players on how to build a post-playing career and tons more: thesoccerbusiness.com/from-pundit-...
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From Pundit to Digital Mogul: Rio Ferdinand's Media Revolution - The Soccer Business
Rio Ferdinand, the former Manchester United and England defender turned pundit and broadcaster recently left his role with TNT Sport in the UK to focus fully
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
If you subscribe to the newsletter - you get news like this all wrapped up nicely for you every Friday afternoon.
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Men's team next season - with a women's team to follow in 2027.
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Given the timing and the company involved you would think this will be one of the biggest deals of this kind that MLS has done.
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Jason Davis @davisjason.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Grabbed @sgevans.bsky.social for a @mkickaround.bsky.social conversation on MLS 3.0 and what's at work with the league's plans. youtu.be/WmjOO6y3M3U?...
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What Is MLS 3.0? With Simon Evans Of The Soccer Business
YouTube video by Morning Kickaround
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Messi is paid $20.45 million by Inter Miami and also earns from a revenue-sharing agreement with MLS partners Apple and Adidas who were both heavily involved in the ASG. A 20 minute cameo and a few autographs would have kept everyone happy. League ultimately had no choice but to enforce their rule.
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The Soccer Business @thesoccerbusiness.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
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Analysis: Can MLS go truly mainstream? - The Soccer Business
Inside the The Fairmont Hotel in downtown Austin, where MLS officials and partners have gathered over the past days for meeting after meeting and conversation
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Garber sounded pretty confident about getting the calendar switch finally approved - also sounded like the new competition format is agreed. Rare Apple numbers revealed and a few other interesting elements to 'MLS 3.0'
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Most games in the same Saturday night slot of course.
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The Soccer Business @thesoccerbusiness.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Jay-Z's agency focusing more and more on soccer - after success in Brazil they are turning to Africa in the search for talent. thesoccerbusiness.com/roc-nations-...
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Roc Nation's soccer wing expands into Africa - The Soccer Business
Roc Nation, the sports management agency founded and owned by Jay-Z, is expanding it’s international soccer representation operation into Africa with a strong
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The Soccer Business @thesoccerbusiness.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Nothing is ever simple in American soccer but is a solution to the calendar conundrum getting closer? thesoccerbusiness.com/has-mls-foun...
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Has MLS found solution to calendar cold feet? - The Soccer Business
For backers of MLS’s proposal for a switch to the ‘international calendar’,  which will be discussed at Wednesday’s Board of Governors meeting in Austin,
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
The MLS 'game stories' are a great way to keep up with live highlights on your phone if you are on the move. Hadn't spotted before: stories.mlssoccer.com/games/687c2e...
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New York Red Bulls vs. Inter Miami CF
New York Red Bulls vs. Inter Miami CF, 19-07-25, Week 26, Regular Season, 2025-26
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Six regional-based NFL-stye divisions combined with Liga MX's 'apertura' and 'clausura' - how would that look? A Thought Experiment here:
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
We're up and running. More than a newsletter and a podcast. Now a full resource for the North American soccer business community.
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Pulisic has played 120 games for club and country in the past two years. 120. And most of those games have been in Serie A and European competition. None of his strongest critics have ever been close to that level of workload.
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Also on Spotify at open.spotify.com/episode/5Ob3...
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Promotion and Relegation in the USA? USL President Paul McDonough
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
The president of USL Paul McDonough tells The Soccer Business that their plans have attracted interest from potential UK and German investors. Heres's a taster, full podcast to follow on all channels: youtube.com/shorts/EfoCQ...
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Foreign Soccer Clubs Eye US Market: Paul McDonough, USL President Explains
YouTube video by The Soccer Business
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Always mystified that Cleveland hasn't had professional soccer - glad that's changing.
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
USL very happy with these latest numbers
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
If MLS is booming why are two clubs being sold? Find out more and the latest news from around the leagues in The Soccer Business newsletter. Click to subscribe: thesoccerbusiness.com/newsletter-l...
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
What is the soccer brand in the USA? How does it connect with the culture of the game? How can clubs connect with partners and brands? Latest podcast from @thesoccerbusiness.bsky.social featuring @theoffsiderules.bsky.social youtu.be/Raipdp5SOWw?...
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Understanding the American Soccer Fan: Insights for Brands & Marketers | The Pitch
YouTube video by The Soccer Business
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
An enjoyable chat with Alexi Lalas where we discuss the impact that the 2026 World Cup could have on the American soccer landscape and touch on so many issues: www.youtube.com/watch?v=50oG...
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Alexi Lalas Talks to The Soccer Business with Simon Evans
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
The latest episode of The Soccer Business is a wide-ranging discussion with Alexi Lalas of the entire landscape of American soccer as we head towards the World Cup. We dive into recent developments with USL and pro/rel and many other issues. www.youtube.com/watch?v=50oG...
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Is the USMNT bad for business? Plus news on new clubs in Albany (NY) and Milwaukee. US Open Cup tv deal. MLS content deal with Goal, Copa America 28 and more in this week's The Soccer Business - subscribe for free here:
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Quality build-up, killer pass, perfect run and clinical finish.
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Why it is time to get rid of 'double headers' in CONCACAF competitions: www.linkedin.com/posts/simon-...
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This image is a terrible look for soccer in America. So, why was the U.S… | Simon Evans
This image is a terrible look for soccer in America. So, why was the U.S. national team playing a Nations League semi-final at 4pm on a Thursday in Los…
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Latest newsletter out now: SoFi so bad, Pro/Rel, Club World Cup and more. Not subscribed yet? Sign up here: thesoccerbusiness.com/newsletter-l...
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
The Soccer Business Podcast is now live - on Spotify and Apple and other platforms. First episode is with Michael Hitchcock, who has launched, built and invested in 20 different clubs. Here's a taster:
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
CONCACAF spent the day in LA at a conference talking about what a great business soccer is and how the sport is growing. Then headed off to a Nations League game kicking off at 4pm on a Thursday in LA in an NFL stadium.....
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Jason Davis @davisjason.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Grabbed @sgevans.bsky.social this morning to talk about the big USL announcement about promotion and relegation. We covered all of the issues facing the USL to get the idea off the ground and whether it could push MLS to respond. youtu.be/K10fKkrSpcg?...
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Promotion And Relegation Is Coming To American Soccer
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
I'll be digging deeper into the USL pro/rel plan and it's chances of actually coming to fruition in the next Soccer Business newsletter - make sure to sign up for free (no paid tier) here below: thesoccerbusiness.com/newsletter-l...
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
I'm heading on Morning Kick Around with @davisjason.bsky.social now to talk about the big news from USL on pro/rel. Expect a reality check: www.youtube.com/@morningkick...
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Morning Kickaround
An interactive soccer show happening three times a week covering the world's favorite sport in everyone's favorite country. Created and hosted by Siriusxm FC radio veteran Jason Davis & American socce...
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
I've started a newsletter - The Soccer Business - focused exclusively on the industry in North America at all levels. The first edition is out tomorrow - so sign up for free here: thesoccerbusiness.com/newsletter-l...
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Men in Blazers Media Network @meninblazers.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
This jersey, marking the German Football Association's 125th anniversary, is an instant classic 🇩🇪 One of Adidas' last Germany shirts. So clean 😮‍💨
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Simon Evans @sgevans.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
It's U.S Open Cup week and Bigfoot is ready: www.ussoccer.com/stories/2025...
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110th Open Cup Kicks Off with 32-Game Pro-vs-Amateur Bonanza: #USOC2025 First Round Preview
The country’s oldest and most venerable soccer tournament returns for its 110th edition between March 18-20 with a blockbuster 32-game First Round made up exclusively of amateur-vs-pro contests.
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