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Jul 2024
25m 10s

How MLS Can Become The World’s Top Socce...

Joe Pompliano
About this episode

Camilo Durana is the Executive Vice President, Apple Partnership, Properties, & Events at Major League Soccer and Soccer United Marketing. We discuss Lionel Messi’s impact on MLS, the state of the league’s partnership with Apple, Copa America, Leagues Cup, MLS attendance, and much more. Enjoy!

Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw

 

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