Grant Hill discusses soccer ownership and World Cup 2026 aspirations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 10:02 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Grant Hill spoke with Ed Easton Jr. about his involvement in soccer ownership, highlighting his stakes in Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride. The Basketball Hall of Famer expressed excitement for the upcoming World Cup, emphasizing its potential impact on soccer interest in the U.S. He reflected on his journey with the sport, underscoring a lifelong passion rekindled through his daughter's soccer experience. The World Cup will feature matches at Arrowhead Stadium, a venue with a history of soccer events.
- •Hill co-owns Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride.
- •He looks forward to experiencing World Cup matches in Kansas City.
- •Hill's daughter will play soccer at Florida next year.
- •The World Cup is expected to elevate U.S. soccer interest.
- •Arrowhead Stadium will host multiple World Cup matches.
- 10:02 AMYahoo Sports — Grant Hill discusses athletes in soccer ownership, World Cup 2026
"During his interview with @EdEastonJr, Basketball Hall of Famer Grant Hill discussed athletes in soccer ownership and the upcoming World Cup
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