Simon Evans
@sgevans.bsky.social
Journalist and Co-Founder of The Soccer Business www.thesoccerbusiness.com
Pinned
Simon Evans
@sgevans.bsky.social
· Oct 23
Messi's Miami 2.0 could be very different
The upcoming seasons of Messi's Inter Miami will be about building a lasting legacy and that should mean a younger team with fewer journeymen.
open.substack.com
The supporting cast for Messi could be very different as he heads into his 40's open.substack.com/pub/thedaily...
The supporting cast for Messi could be very different as he heads into his 40's open.substack.com/pub/thedaily...
Messi's Miami 2.0 could be very different
The upcoming seasons of Messi's Inter Miami will be about building a lasting legacy and that should mean a younger team with fewer journeymen.
open.substack.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The supporting cast for Messi could be very different as he heads into his 40's open.substack.com/pub/thedaily...
San Diego’s Debut Season is a Great American Soccer Story
www.thedailysoccer.com/p/san-diegos...
www.thedailysoccer.com/p/san-diegos...
San Diego’s Debut Season is a Great American Soccer Story
The expansion club has broken the mould in MLS and been rewarded with record-breaking results. The playoffs are next.....
www.thedailysoccer.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:38 AM
San Diego’s Debut Season is a Great American Soccer Story
www.thedailysoccer.com/p/san-diegos...
www.thedailysoccer.com/p/san-diegos...
Reposted by Simon Evans
“Pochettino knows what he is doing. If he didn’t care or wasn’t committed he could make his life easy by calling up the same old squad every time. He is doing it the hard way, trying to make sure he hasn’t missed any hidden gems or not noticed any red flags."
www.thedailysoccer.com/p/poch-is-no...
www.thedailysoccer.com/p/poch-is-no...
Poch is no 'phony', he's building a squad
The USMNT are still far from the level needed but this window has shown that Mauricio Pochettino knows exactly what he is doing.
www.thedailysoccer.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
“Pochettino knows what he is doing. If he didn’t care or wasn’t committed he could make his life easy by calling up the same old squad every time. He is doing it the hard way, trying to make sure he hasn’t missed any hidden gems or not noticed any red flags."
www.thedailysoccer.com/p/poch-is-no...
www.thedailysoccer.com/p/poch-is-no...
“Pochettino knows what he is doing. If he didn’t care or wasn’t committed he could make his life easy by calling up the same old squad every time. He is doing it the hard way, trying to make sure he hasn’t missed any hidden gems or not noticed any red flags."
www.thedailysoccer.com/p/poch-is-no...
www.thedailysoccer.com/p/poch-is-no...
Poch is no 'phony', he's building a squad
The USMNT are still far from the level needed but this window has shown that Mauricio Pochettino knows exactly what he is doing.
www.thedailysoccer.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
“Pochettino knows what he is doing. If he didn’t care or wasn’t committed he could make his life easy by calling up the same old squad every time. He is doing it the hard way, trying to make sure he hasn’t missed any hidden gems or not noticed any red flags."
www.thedailysoccer.com/p/poch-is-no...
www.thedailysoccer.com/p/poch-is-no...
The disrespect shown to Pochettino has been absurd. There is method not madness in the work that he has been doing for the USMNT - column here www.thedailysoccer.com/p/poch-is-no...
October 15, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The disrespect shown to Pochettino has been absurd. There is method not madness in the work that he has been doing for the USMNT - column here www.thedailysoccer.com/p/poch-is-no...
Maybe we'll get less of the hysterical anti-Poch stuff now. He's not on vacation. He's not just picking up a pay check and taking it easy. Those were always silly insults. Things are starting to come together. But still a long way off being what the USMNT hopes to be in June.
October 15, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Maybe we'll get less of the hysterical anti-Poch stuff now. He's not on vacation. He's not just picking up a pay check and taking it easy. Those were always silly insults. Things are starting to come together. But still a long way off being what the USMNT hopes to be in June.
Haji Wright - take a bow. Nothing like a confident striker - and he's brimming with it.
October 15, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Haji Wright - take a bow. Nothing like a confident striker - and he's brimming with it.
That's a really good finish from Wright - technique and the confidence to use it. There actually is going to be some real competition for that number 9 spot.
October 15, 2025 at 1:43 AM
That's a really good finish from Wright - technique and the confidence to use it. There actually is going to be some real competition for that number 9 spot.
Been rumors of an investment in USL for some time - here it is:
Breaking news from USL - BellTower Partners, investment firm founded by Kewsong Lee has made a 'strategic investment' in USL and will become vice-chair of the league.
September 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Been rumors of an investment in USL for some time - here it is:
For all the excitement around Vermont Green FC, the club now face a series of difficult decisions if they want to stop turning away thousands of fans. They could do worse than look at the growth of Detroit City: thesoccerbusiness.com/why-vermont-...
Why Vermont Green should learn from Detroit City - The Soccer Business
If you follow American soccer, let alone American soccer business, you won't have missed the hype around Vermont Green FC. It's been everywhere - crowd videos
thesoccerbusiness.com
August 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
For all the excitement around Vermont Green FC, the club now face a series of difficult decisions if they want to stop turning away thousands of fans. They could do worse than look at the growth of Detroit City: thesoccerbusiness.com/why-vermont-...
It could end up being a bargain buy: thesoccerbusiness.com/did-lafc-ove...
Did LAFC overpay for Son Heung-min? Ask Ohtani. - The Soccer Business
Judged purely through the lens of European or international football, the investment made by LAFC in Son makes no sense.
thesoccerbusiness.com
August 8, 2025 at 10:20 PM
It could end up being a bargain buy: thesoccerbusiness.com/did-lafc-ove...
Here's a taste of the conversation with Rio Ferdinand on this week's Soccer Business Podcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=beKm...
August 6, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Here's a taste of the conversation with Rio Ferdinand on this week's Soccer Business Podcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=beKm...
My Soccer Business Podcast interview with Rio Ferdinand is out now. Rio talks about his switch from TV to You Tube, the 'sharks' in the business and his advice to players on how to build a post-playing career and tons more: thesoccerbusiness.com/from-pundit-...
From Pundit to Digital Mogul: Rio Ferdinand's Media Revolution - The Soccer Business
Rio Ferdinand, the former Manchester United and England defender turned pundit and broadcaster recently left his role with TNT Sport in the UK to focus fully
thesoccerbusiness.com
August 6, 2025 at 1:19 AM
My Soccer Business Podcast interview with Rio Ferdinand is out now. Rio talks about his switch from TV to You Tube, the 'sharks' in the business and his advice to players on how to build a post-playing career and tons more: thesoccerbusiness.com/from-pundit-...
If you subscribe to the newsletter - you get news like this all wrapped up nicely for you every Friday afternoon.
Just how much more would MLS club owners have to spend if they want the post-2026 league to be competitive on the global stage? Some thoughts, some data and some space for your ideas too. thesoccerbusiness.com/can-mls-capt...
Can MLS capture the 2026 moment? - The Soccer Business
It reminded me of some of Alexi Lalas’s concerns in relation to the World Cup, which he expressed on a very early episode of our podcast.
thesoccerbusiness.com
August 1, 2025 at 9:26 PM
If you subscribe to the newsletter - you get news like this all wrapped up nicely for you every Friday afternoon.
Men's team next season - with a women's team to follow in 2027.
'Track City USA' is to launch a pro soccer team in USL 1: thesoccerbusiness.com/eugene-to-la...
Eugene to launch USL1 team in 2026 - The Soccer Business
The city, known as 'Track Town USA' due to its strong connection with track and field, will begin action with a USL League 1 men's team starting play next
thesoccerbusiness.com
July 29, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Men's team next season - with a women's team to follow in 2027.
Given the timing and the company involved you would think this will be one of the biggest deals of this kind that MLS has done.
The retail giant has signed a multi-year deal with MLS: thesoccerbusiness.com/mls-secure-m...
MLS secure mega deal with Walmart - The Soccer Business
MLS Commissioner Don Garber teased the news of a major new sponsor in his media session at the All Star Game in Austin last week and six days later, the
thesoccerbusiness.com
July 29, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Given the timing and the company involved you would think this will be one of the biggest deals of this kind that MLS has done.
Reposted by Simon Evans
Grabbed @sgevans.bsky.social for a @mkickaround.bsky.social conversation on MLS 3.0 and what's at work with the league's plans. youtu.be/WmjOO6y3M3U?...
What Is MLS 3.0? With Simon Evans Of The Soccer Business
YouTube video by Morning Kickaround
youtu.be
July 28, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Grabbed @sgevans.bsky.social for a @mkickaround.bsky.social conversation on MLS 3.0 and what's at work with the league's plans. youtu.be/WmjOO6y3M3U?...
Messi is paid $20.45 million by Inter Miami and also earns from a revenue-sharing agreement with MLS partners Apple and Adidas who were both heavily involved in the ASG. A 20 minute cameo and a few autographs would have kept everyone happy. League ultimately had no choice but to enforce their rule.
July 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Messi is paid $20.45 million by Inter Miami and also earns from a revenue-sharing agreement with MLS partners Apple and Adidas who were both heavily involved in the ASG. A 20 minute cameo and a few autographs would have kept everyone happy. League ultimately had no choice but to enforce their rule.
Garber sounded pretty confident about getting the calendar switch finally approved - also sounded like the new competition format is agreed. Rare Apple numbers revealed and a few other interesting elements to 'MLS 3.0'
Key quotes on the main issues from Dan Garber's press conference in Austin this evening. thesoccerbusiness.com/key-quotes-d...
Key Quotes: Don Garber All-Star Press Conference - The Soccer Business
MLS Commissioner Don Garber spoke to journalists on Wednesday evening at Q2 Stadium in Austin ahead of the All Star Game. Here are the main highlights of
thesoccerbusiness.com
July 24, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Garber sounded pretty confident about getting the calendar switch finally approved - also sounded like the new competition format is agreed. Rare Apple numbers revealed and a few other interesting elements to 'MLS 3.0'
Most games in the same Saturday night slot of course.
Finally, some numbers from MLS on Apple TV audience. Don Garber says averaging 120,000 unique viewers per match.
July 24, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Most games in the same Saturday night slot of course.
Reposted by Simon Evans
Jay-Z's agency focusing more and more on soccer - after success in Brazil they are turning to Africa in the search for talent.
thesoccerbusiness.com/roc-nations-...
thesoccerbusiness.com/roc-nations-...
Roc Nation's soccer wing expands into Africa - The Soccer Business
Roc Nation, the sports management agency founded and owned by Jay-Z, is expanding it’s international soccer representation operation into Africa with a strong
thesoccerbusiness.com
July 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Jay-Z's agency focusing more and more on soccer - after success in Brazil they are turning to Africa in the search for talent.
thesoccerbusiness.com/roc-nations-...
thesoccerbusiness.com/roc-nations-...
Reposted by Simon Evans
Nothing is ever simple in American soccer but is a solution to the calendar conundrum getting closer?
thesoccerbusiness.com/has-mls-foun...
thesoccerbusiness.com/has-mls-foun...
Has MLS found solution to calendar cold feet? - The Soccer Business
For backers of MLS’s proposal for a switch to the ‘international calendar’, which will be discussed at Wednesday’s Board of Governors meeting in Austin,
thesoccerbusiness.com
July 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Nothing is ever simple in American soccer but is a solution to the calendar conundrum getting closer?
thesoccerbusiness.com/has-mls-foun...
thesoccerbusiness.com/has-mls-foun...
The MLS 'game stories' are a great way to keep up with live highlights on your phone if you are on the move. Hadn't spotted before:
stories.mlssoccer.com/games/687c2e...
stories.mlssoccer.com/games/687c2e...
New York Red Bulls vs. Inter Miami CF
New York Red Bulls vs. Inter Miami CF, 19-07-25, Week 26, Regular Season, 2025-26
stories.mlssoccer.com
July 20, 2025 at 12:48 AM
The MLS 'game stories' are a great way to keep up with live highlights on your phone if you are on the move. Hadn't spotted before:
stories.mlssoccer.com/games/687c2e...
stories.mlssoccer.com/games/687c2e...
Six regional-based NFL-stye divisions combined with Liga MX's 'apertura' and 'clausura' - how would that look? A Thought Experiment here:
MLS is reported to be considering a possible switch to divisions, as well as the big calendar change. Here's a thought experiment on how that could look. Thoughts? thesoccerbusiness.com/thought-expe...
Thought experiment: A new format for MLS - The Soccer Business
Fall Series, Spring Series, and the MLS Super Cup Major League Soccer stands at a pivotal moment, with the momentum of the 2026 World Cup, the league has a unique opportunity to reimagine its competit...
thesoccerbusiness.com
July 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Six regional-based NFL-stye divisions combined with Liga MX's 'apertura' and 'clausura' - how would that look? A Thought Experiment here: