Whitecaps Relocation? Columbus NWSL expansion - The Soccer Business News Review

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential relocation of the Vancouver Whitecaps and the expansion of NWSL in Columbus.

Are the Vancouver Whitecaps heading out of Canada and facing relocation to Las Vegas or Phoenix? Simon and Andre discuss the Athletics' report that MLS has been discussing relocation as an option. Plus we dive into the big numbers around NWSL after Jimmy Haslem forks out $205 million for an expansion slot in Columbus amid soaring valuations. Plus some USLgameday experience and some National League drama.

People in this episode

Host: Simon Evans

Guest: Andre

Topics covered

• relocation
• MLS
• NWSL expansion
• sports business
• team valuation
• USLgameday experience
• National League drama

Keywords

• Vancouver Whitecaps
• MLS relocation
• NWSL expansion
• Jimmy Haslem
• Columbus
• Las Vegas
• Phoenix
• sports business
• team valuation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS, NWSL, USLgameday, National League

Places: Las Vegas, Phoenix, Columbus

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