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Start-up Soccer with Michael Hitchcock
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Former MLS executive Michael Hitchcock is a serial soccer start-up expert having invested in and launched 20 clubs across the United States and beyond. He talks about community focus, marketing, ticketing and how to build a new club from the ground up.
00:00 The Journey Begins: Michael Hitchcock's Soccer Career 03:02 Building the Game: Early Days in MLS 06:06 Investing in the Future: Lower Division Soccer 09:02 Community Connection: The Heart of Soccer Clubs 11:50 Creating Opportunities: The Role of Local Ownership 14:58 Stadiums and Community: The Importance of Venue 18:09T he Unique Culture of Soccer in America 27:17 Innovative Stadium Solutions 29:20 Investment Opportunities in Lower Division Soccer 31:30 The Birth of Virtual Vice President 35:59 Cost-Saving Strategies in Soccer Operations 39:59 The Future of American Soccer Post-2026 World Cup
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