Soccer president discusses MLS growth and European alignment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Hugh Weber, president of Seattle soccer, spoke with Baker Machado about the future of Major League Soccer (MLS) during a recent appearance. Key topics included a floating soccer pitch built for World Cup fans in Seattle and how the World Cup should facilitate growth for both MLS and the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Weber also addressed the upcoming calendar switch for MLS to align with European soccer schedules and the potential challenges for MLS and NWSL franchises in rivaling NFL team valuations. The conversation highlighted Weber's experiences transitioning from major U.S. sports to soccer.
- •Weber discussed the floating soccer pitch for World Cup fans in Seattle.
- •He emphasized the need for lasting growth in MLS and NWSL post-World Cup.
- •MLS plans to switch its calendar to align with European schedules.
- •Weber explored valuation challenges for soccer franchises compared to the NFL.
- •He shared experiences moving from traditional U.S. sports to soccer.
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"Seattle soccer president on the floating World Cup pitch, MLS's future, and franchise valuations.
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