The wild numbers behind the World Cup and how the NWSL’s expansion is forging a new marketplace (feat. Danielle Slaton)
Point Forward with Andre Iguodala and Evan TurnerShow Notes
In 2026 North America is set to host the prestigious World Cup matches across 3 countries, 16 cities. You know what the means? MONEY. Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner break down the insane numbers behind ensuring every city meets FIFA requirements to host the games. Lastly, we sit down with a fellow World Cup athlete herself, Danielle Slaton. We dive into the evolution of the women's game here in the U.S., the pathway to today's current National Women's Soccer League, and ultimately her co-founding NWSL's newest expansion team, Bay FC -- which Andre is a minority stakeholder in! Tap in. Follow Point Forward on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. Part of SB Nation and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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