Name
Kickin It: Soccer's Moment
Description

Jessica Berman, Commissioner, NWSL

Carolyn Tisch BlodgettFounder & CEO, Next 3 Ventures and Governor, Gotham City FC

Lisa Bhathal Merage, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, RAJ Capital and Governor, Portland Thorns

Julie Uhrman, Co-Founder & President, Angel City FC

Moderated by Avi Greene, Senior Associate, Populous

 

For generations of US women’s soccer fans, times have always been good. Now, they’re getting even better. New Yorkers around all five boroughs know: the champs are here. On the west coast, major sales including the Portland Thorns have dominated headlines. Angel City’s record $250 million valuation is a downright good investment according to soon-to-be owner Bob Iger. 

Oh…and Olympic gold? Been there, done that…again. Hear from the leaders at the center of women's soccer as they explore how leagues and teams are managing booming valuations and how abandoning the NWSL draft will shake up the league.

 

Date & Time
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 10:05 AM - 10:30 AM