Created and hosted by Asli Pelit and Michael LoRé, Finance of Football is a podcast focused on The Business of the Beautiful Game.
While football is the most popular sport on the planet, it hasn’t witnessed the same success in the United States … yet. But with the 2024 Copa América, 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympics coming to the country and continent, the money and interest in the game is ...
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World Cup champion and soccer icon Sam Mewis joins hosts Asli Pelit and Michael LoRé to discuss stepping away from the pitch, the rapid rise of women’s soccer in the U.S. and beyond, and her new role as Editor-in-Chief of The Women's Game podcast on the Men in Blazers network. From career highs and tough transitions to behind-the-scenes insights on the sport’s future, Sam opens up about life after soccer and her mission to make waves behind the mic.
In this episode, Minute Media's EVP of global business Fabio Sá shares his wildest experiences in soccer—including the time he faced a barrage of flying cups filled with pee during Sao Paulo vs Fluminense in Morumbi Stadium in Sao Paulo . But beyond the chaos, he sees a bright future for the sport in the U.S. Tune in as he dives into the passion, challenges, and massive growth potential of soccer in America.
In this episode of Finance of Football, Asli Pelit and Michael LoRé dive into the legal battle between NASL and USSF/MLS with UCLA law professor and soccer law expert Steven A. Bank. A longtime follower of the case, Professor Bank unpacks the key arguments, the impact of the court’s decision, and what it means for the future of the U.S. soccer pyramid. Will NASL appeal? How does this case shape the landscape of American soccer? Tune in for an insightful discussion on the legal and structural dynamics at play.
In this episode of Finance of Football, hosts Asli Pelit and Michael LoRé break down the NWSL’s expansion into Denver and what it means for the league’s growth and the global rise of women’s soccer. Why was Denver chosen? Who’s behind the investment? And how does this move fit into the broader financial landscape of the sport? Tune in as we analyze the business, the market potential, and what’s next for women’s football worldwide.
Less than a month before Major League Soccer kicks off its 30th season, the league and U.S. Soccer find themselves in the middle of a high-stakes antitrust lawsuit brought by billionaire Rocco Commisso, owner of the New York Cosmos and AFC Fiorentina. Since the trial began on January 13, the courtroom has seen testimony from major sports figures, including Clark Hunt—owner of the Super Bowl-bound Kansas City Chiefs—former NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony, MLS Commissioner Don Garber, and former U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati. In this episode, we break down the latest twists and turns from the case, including why an NFL owner and an ex-NBA star are involved, and how Commisso—worth $5.6 billion—is using a burner account to take shots at MLS and U.S. Soccer. Our own Asli Pelit has been following every moment from the courthouse—so what’s really going on? Tune in to find out. Correction: Commisso's burner account was @fan_global, not @globalsoccerfan. It was referred to as "Global Soccer Fan" during his testimony.