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The Soccer Business

The Soccer Business

News, data, analysis and actionable information

News, data, analysis and actionable information

The Soccer Business platform brings genuine news, insights, data and information that informs decision-makers in the game and the businesses surrounding it. Our content, led by noted journalist Simon Evans is consumed by those in the business who need accurate and reliable information and value intelligent insights.

The Soccer Business platform brings genuine news, insights, data and information that informs decision-makers in the game and the businesses surrounding it. Our content, led by noted journalist Simon Evans is consumed by those in the business who need accurate and reliable information and value intelligent insights.

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LATEST PODCAST EPISODE

The Rise of Como: Mirwan Suwarso breaks down the strategy

The Rise of Como: Mirwan Suwarso breaks down the strategy

Como's rise from Serie D to Serie A is one of the most unlikely stories in modern football — but what's happening off the pitch might be even more interesting than what's happening on it. In this episode, I travelled to Lake Como to sit down with President Mirwan Suwarso to break down how the club engineered its climb through Italian football, and the innovative commercial strategy powering its next chapter — one that leans into tourism, fashion, and food as much as it does results on the pitch. We talk about:The blueprint behind Como's rapid rise from Serie D to Serie A. Why Como is positioning itself as a lifestyle brand, not just a football club. How tourism, fashion, and food fit into the club's revenue strategy What other clubs can learn from Como's approach to commercial growth. The vision for Como's future in Serie A and beyond

Como's rise from Serie D to Serie A is one of the most unlikely stories in modern football — but what's happening off the pitch might be even more interesting than what's happening on it. In this episode, I travelled to Lake Como to sit down with President Mirwan Suwarso to break down how the club engineered its climb through Italian football, and the innovative commercial strategy powering its next chapter — one that leans into tourism, fashion, and food as much as it does results on the pitch. We talk about:The blueprint behind Como's rapid rise from Serie D to Serie A. Why Como is positioning itself as a lifestyle brand, not just a football club. How tourism, fashion, and food fit into the club's revenue strategy What other clubs can learn from Como's approach to commercial growth. The vision for Como's future in Serie A and beyond

Latest Event

TSB at the World Football Summit in Madrid

Simon Evans was in Spain and hosted the 'Beyond Europe' panel at the leading industry event.

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LATEST INSIGHT

What Mbappé's move from Nike to On reveals about the market

What Mbappé's move from Nike to On reveals about the market

Kylian Mbappé's move from Nike to On is a sign isn't an isolated case - it shows just how much the equipment market is fragmenting with challengers making an increasing impact.

Kylian Mbappé's move from Nike to On is a sign isn't an isolated case - it shows just how much the equipment market is fragmenting with challengers making an increasing impact.

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Podcast Guests have included

  • Fox Sports

    ALEXI LALAS

    U.S. Soccer

    SUNIL GULATI

    Coca-Cola

    RICARDO FORT

    Chupacabras

    MICHAEL HITCHCOCK

    Manchester United

    RIO FERDINAND

    Ipswich Town

    BRETT JOHNSON

    Carolina Core

    MEGAN OGLESBY

    Hometown Soccer Holdings

    TOM GLICK

    USL

    PAUL MCDONOUGH

20+ years

Founder Simon Evans brings top level journalistic experience covering soccer in the US and globally for Reuters, AFP and other major media outlets.

Our audience

Directors, VPs, founders, and C-suite decision-makers. Entrepreneurs, investors, club and league officials. Ownership groups, CEOs and GMs.

Regional Focus

A North American publication focused firmly on the USA, Canada and Mexico but which acknowledges that investment is global - as is opportunity.

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