Soccer president discusses MLS growth and European alignment

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.

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