Aug 25, 2025

Welcome to episode 206 of Sports Management Podcast.

Today’s guest is John Parker – the CEO of Kickback Soccer Media.

John is clear: Soccer in the US is not an up and coming sport anymore.

In this episode you can expect to learn:

• Why the media narrative around soccer is often wrong
• The building up to the Men’s World Cup
• The Beckham rule
• The legacy after World Cup 2026

And much more!

Time stamps:

01:36 Soccer's Current State in America
03:05 Company Overview & Mission
05:46 World Cup 2026 Concerns & Opportunities
06:56 Youth Development Evolution
19:53 Media & Fan Engagement Strategy
21:09 Player Quality & League Evolution
24:56 Future Predictions & Infrastructure
27:42 Career Journey & Industry Challenges

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