Gina Prodan Kelly/Womens Pro Soccer in Cleveland

About this episode

Gina Prodan Kelly discusses her role in establishing a women's pro soccer team in Cleveland.

Gina Prodan Kelly is the Chief Marketing officer and women’s team co-founder for the Cleveland Pro Soccer group . The former high school soccer player and club team player at John Carroll University, is working non stop to bring the city a women’s team as part of a new league. Cleveland Pro Soccer Group, founded by Michael Gallagher and Noel Gallagher, envisions the team playing in a 12,000 seat South Gateway Stadium, opening date TBD. The Cleveland Metroparks will be involved in the project as well. She is the mother of two boys, Jack and Charlie. She was recently named one of Cleveland Magazines Most Interesting People, 2026

People in this episode

Guest: Gina Prodan Kelly

Topics covered

• women's soccer
• Cleveland Pro Soccer
• sports marketing

Keywords

• Cleveland
• soccer
• women's team
• South Gateway Stadium

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Cleveland

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