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Inside US Soccer's 300% Growth Ahead of the 2026 World Cup with David Wright
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US Soccer is heading into a defining stretch, and David Wright is helping shape what comes next. As Chief Commercial Officer, he sits at the center of it all, from partnerships and media to events, marketing, and business ventures.
In this conversation, he breaks down how US Soccer has grown its business more than 300% in a short period of time and why its nonprofit structure has become a real differentiator in the market.
David also shares how they’re preparing for the 2026 World Cup, the commercial strategy behind US Soccer’s partner roster, the evolving media landscape, and the kind of leadership and risk-taking that has defined his own career path.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- Why the 2026 World Cup represents a structural inflection point for fan growth and market expansion
- How US Soccer built a partner portfolio of 23 major brands by thinking long term and saying no more often
- Why David believes the future of sports leadership belongs to people who can embrace risk and develop intangible skills AI can’t replace
- How one national training center could change the way players, coaches, and referees are developed in the US
Resources and Links:
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