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Feeling the hype for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup coming to Miami in a few weeks. Solana is feeling optimistic about this tournament - and next summers World Cup - changing the shows overall tune about soccer.

Andrew Giuliani, recently appointed by President Trump to become the Executive Director of the White House Task Force for the FIFA World Cup 2026, calls in to discuss his brand-new position with Sid and what exactly his job description entails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Edem and Jabu sit down with Jonathan Miseory, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Hadaf Global, to have a timely conversation about sport and international diplomacy. They trace the roots of sport diplomacy, examine how events like AFCON 2025 and the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics reflect Africa's increasing use of sport to expand its soft power, and explore how upcoming sporting mega-events like the 2026 FIFA World could shape a new era of sport diplomacy under a Trump administration.---------------

The FIFA World Cup is coming to 16 North America cities in the summer of 2026 and our home city of Philadelphia was selected for 3 weeks of tournament competition (June 11th to June 4th, 2026); and a 40 day celebration of all things fútbol throughout the tourney (FANFEST). Today's episode was recorded at the global headquarters for Philadelphia Soccer. Philly Soccer is 501(c)3 non profit organization that handles all things World Cup & FIFA for the city of Philadelphia. This includes the bid process, welcome committee, fundraising , marketing, outreach and so much more. We had the pleasure of having a 90+ minute conversation with the CEO of Philly Soccer, Meg Kane, who is a titan in the world of hospitality, tourism and large event strategy. Her resume includes coordinating the 2015 Papal Visit and World Meeting of Families. Joining us as well, is Philly Soccer's Director of Impact, Jonathan Todd who's past work as Director of Talent Acquisition for the City of Philadelphia and Director of DEI for Rivers Casino made him a shoe in for his latest position. The 2022 FIFA World Cup that took place in Qatar made them the focus of the world and we expect nothing less for the 2026 World Cup Festivities taking place throughout Canada, Mexico and the US of A. Lock in for an electrifying and education conversation on all things FIFA, World Cup, MLS and the global soccer community.   ++PSA++ Join us this Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday May 24th at Punch Line Philly for the TRPE 8th Anniversary Live Special!! Expect special guests, cash prizes and other giveaways as we celebrate 8 years of TRPE. Get your tickets today at https://punchlinephilly.com/shows   For more exclusive episodes & content subscribe to our Patreon channel FOR FREE at https://patreon.com/officialtrpe 

JT Batson, the CEO of US Soccer, caught up with Jason Longshore ahead of Friday's Atlanta United media match where JT was the referee. They chatted about where things stand with the youth national teams, extended national teams, the move of the USSF to Atlanta, the Gold Cup this summer, what the Club World Cup can do for the game in the US, and the preparations for next summer's World Cup in a wide-ranging interview.

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Larsen, a former NASL Sounders ballboy and co-chair of the Congressional Soccer Caucus, sat down to talk about border challenges, drone defenses, getting visas and some of the other work that's ongoing in preparation for World Cup 2026. Vince and Belz and George Quraishi are definitely taking a group to Rome from May 10-18, here's some detail, including a rough itinerary: https://earthlydelights.notion.site/Italia-25-with-Scuffed-1a3f3f1e0145804793e8e83e982168fdAnd here's where you can still sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfp2O1bIr5KNSymt3ayP3ctERCooDo3ADM5Kf_kSHpmr6ITMg/viewformHere's where you can send us a voice message for future episodes: https://www.speakpipe.com/ScuffedPodcast Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a private ad-free feed for all episodes that go out on the public feed, plus the Monday Review every week with Watke and Vince. Patrons also get access to some video of clips we discuss on the show, our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffedAlso, check out Boots on the Ground, our USWNT-focused spinoff podcast headed up by Tara and Vince. They are cooking over there, you can listen here: https://boots-on-the-ground.simplecast.com

2 chiến thắng liên tiếp trước Indonesia và Trung Quốc đã củng cố vị thế của Socceroos trước trận gặp Nhật Bản, một kết quả hòa là mục tiêu khả thi đưa Úc tới World Cup 2026.

After getting knocked out by Germany in the Quarterfinal of the UEFA Nations League, Italy are in Group I of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers where they will be up against Erling Haaland's Norway.This is an extended clip from this week's free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube podcasts.To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (and support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR now also available on Spotify OR YouTube Memberships and sign up. Your support makes The Italian Football Podcast possible.Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 358: There we go, 2 games, 2 wins, 6 points. Was it enough though? Join me and various other England fans as we look back on Thomas Tuchel's first games against Albania and Latvia. I also take a glance at who has already qualified for the World Cup 2026. Running Time: 51:44 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Jason Longshore and Madison Crews cover 3 local stories, 4 headlines from around the world, and 3 things that make them smile about soccer in the 3-4-3 from Atlanta Soccer Tonight on 3.24.

Dunlop is back from his foray into LA for Canada's third place finish at the Concacaf Nations League at 2-1 win over the USMNT. He, Alex and Ben dive into what we learned from the third place match and the tournament, including Jonathan David's use in attack, Jesse Marsch's passion, the Canadian fullback situation and more. And most importantly - Is this team ready for the FIFA World Cup on home soil next summer? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Tuchel ist mit zwei Siegen als neuer Nationaltrainer Englands gestartet. Trotzdem bekommt der Deutsche auch Gegenwind. Wie treten die Three Lions unter seiner Führung auf - und was ist von England zu erwarten?

All Whites Head Coach Darren Bazeley joins the show to talk about qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026, their campaign to get there, preparations for the big dance, the depth of talent available, areas he wants to see improvement & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Socceroos đánh bại Indonesia với tỷ số 5-1 trước hơn 35.000 người hâm mộ ở Sydney, giành trọn 3 điểm quan trọng ở vòng loại thứ ba World Cup 2026 khu vực Châu Á.

Germany are through to the UEFA Nations League semi-finals after a wild 3-3 draw (5-4 on aggregate) against Italy — so, did this game raise more questions or provide real answers?Markus Fjørtoft and Jan Åge Fjørtoft break down:Germany's stunning first halfItaly's second-half comebackJoshua Kimmich's leadership and his new Bayern contractGoretzka's incredible return to formNagelsmann's tactical and cultural impact — Germany's saviour?The Tim Kleindienst story: From Heidenheim to heroAnd the 15-year-old ball boy who changed the matchPluss!Who are Germany's nailed-on starters?Which positions are still up for grabs?And… can this team win the World Cup?Subscribe on YouTube and all podcast platforms to stay on top of the latest news and insights from around the world.

All Whites Great Ricki Herbert joins the show to talk All Whites qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the third time in history, what it will mean for the sport in NZ & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys are back, as Chris & Doug predict who they think will qualify from their UEFA World Cup qualifying groups#worldcup #worldcup2026 #england #scotland #uefa #LCFC #LCWFC #premierleague #Leicester #Leicestercity #leicestercityfc #epl #foxes#leicestercitylive #leicestercityaovivo @lcfc @leicester @leicestercity @leicestercityfc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The All Whites are adamant they're not taking direct entry into next year's FIFA World Cup in North America for granted. World ranked 89 New Zealand must beat Fiji in Wellington to contest next Monday's final in Auckland, against Tahiti or New Caledonia. All Whites coach Darren Bazeley says it may be a cliche, but they can't get ahead of themselves against a team ranked 59 places below them. All White Joe Bell joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the first up clash against Fiji. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of Soccer Matters with Glenn Davis featuring conversations with.... Sports journalists Victor Araiza and Arnoldo Lozano The artist Betirri, and Jan Luc Blackborn from 'Team Houston' on the 2026 World Cup coming to town PLUS, former indoor pro soccer player with the Houston Hot Shots, Olivier Finidori

Ep 357: We have a squad and we have 2 games to look forward to. Join me as I dissect Thomas Tuchel's first England 26 and I'm also joined by Alden to talk Albania and Latvian TV commentator Paulius Jakelis, there's plenty to talk about. Running Time: 1:02:09 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

Darren Bazeley is the coach of the All Whites and has been one of the key figures in New Zealand Football across the last 15 years.In this episode we hear the best stories from his 400+ games of professional football in England, what he learned from Graham Taylor and Anthony Hudson, what went wrong with the NZ Knights and what's going right with Auckland FC, and we put some context around Chris Wood's incredible season in England.In the second half we talk about the All Whites, who are on the cusp of qualifying for their first World Cup in 16 years, the current state of football in New Zealand and what the All Whites coach really does.As the OG Between Two Beers listeners will know, we started as a football podcast, and it was great to go back to our roots in this one and chat through Darren's remarkable path to the top of NZ Football.This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube.Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first time, Oceania has an entryway into a 48-team football World Cup. The FIFA World Cup is taking place in the states, Canada and Mexico next year. If New Zealand beats Fiji at the end of this month, they will be one match away from fighting for a place in the World Cup on March 24th. The last time the All Whites went to the World Cup was 2010 in South Africa, and former All White Rory Fallon talks to Piney about his experience on the world stage. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Pete Shares New Drama Around World Cup 2026 in KC | Mundo Clip 2-20-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research looking ahead to next year's FIFA Men's World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada, has warned that nearly 90% of the stadiums could face potentially dangerous levels of heat. To explain what all this means we're joined on the line by Dr Donal Mullan, climate scientist

Ep 348: The UEFA qualifying draw for the 2026 World Cup has been made, find out my take on who and when we're playing, in this the last episode of the year. Thanks for joining me throughout, it's been really appreciated, apologies for the state of my voice in it. Running Time: 20:40 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne

The boys return for another week to discuss the latest in Greek football, the gift that keeps on giving. SLGR Olympiakos comfortably beat Volos PAOK win away against Panserraikos In for Martial wins it for AEK against OFI PAO with another late winner against Asteras Aris win but Mantzios close to the exit door JVS on the verge of taking over Greek Cup PAOK demolish Egaleo Olympiakos & AEK narrowly slip into the last 8 Panionios the surprise package UEFA Competition Do or die for PAOK Olympiakos close to securing the playoffs Panathinaikos travel to Shrewsbury to play TNS Other news World Cup 2026 draw this Friday Who could Greece play? Kyriakopoulos in form for Monza Give us a follow on: X: https://twitter.com/Hellasfooty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellasfooty/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@HellasFooty Read our blogs on: https://hellasfooty.blogspot.com/ Intro music credit to George Prokopiou (Ermou Street)

Lisa Lutoff-Perlo shares her incredible journey from travel advisor to CEO of Celebrity Cruises and now leading the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee. Discover how she navigated industry-changing decisions, led through the COVID-19 crisis, and continues to break barriers in male-dominated industries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Socceroos đã tỏ ra khá thành công với đội hình mới của HLV Tony Popovic, họ hòa Ả Rập Xê-Út, và hướng đến trận gặp Bahrain, vòng loại giành vé dự World Cup 2026.

Ả Rập Xê-út và Bahrain sẽ là hai đối thủ tiếp theo của Socceroos trong loạt trận khu vực Châu Á giành quyền dự World Cup 2026. Tân HLV Tony Popovic đã có giải pháp hiệu quả giúp các học trò vượt qua hai đối thủ này.

Thầy trò Popovic, dù chưa thật xuất sắc, cũng đã thắng Trung Quốc 3-1, giờ là lúc họ thực sự phải khẳng định sự tiến bộ trong trận đấu quan trọng nhất với Nhật Bản tại vòng loại World Cup 2026.

Adam McKola is joined by Turkish LDN, Miles Fearon & JCC to discuss Erik ten Hag's future and who could replace him, as well as choosing their XIs to win England the World Cup in 2026.Join The Club: https://linktr.ee/theclubliveIf you'd like to work with us, email the studio onworkwiththeclub@fellasstudios.comProduced by The Fellas Studios: https://fellasstudios.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 23nd FIFA World Cup will be coming to North America in 2026 and UT researchers are actively working behind the scenes to prepare fields for play. In this episode we are joined by Drs. John Sorochan, Kyley Dickson, and Rhys Fielder to learn more about on-going research in advance for the 2026 World Cup. They'll discuss agronomic and pest management challenges associated with growing sod on plastic, maintaining turfgrasses in reduced light conditions and more.

We are back together in today's episode to talk all about our Intercontinental Summer Tour: our 18-day North American and European adventure that had us at both the Copa America and Euro 2024, attending a total of 7 tournament matches, 5 of which, between the two of us were in 5 different cities, on 5 consecutive days, and… as you can probably guess, across 2 different continents. Passionate? We are. A bit crazy? Perhaps. Borderline psychotic?… we… are… seeing someone about that. Labels aside, in this episode we run through our itinerary, answer a listener FFT question, and leave you with some great footy travel tips from our whirlwind summer. Foot(y)notes:  Footy Travelers scarves for sale in the Footy Travelers Fan Shop! Or… Sign up for the best damn Fantasy Premier League out there! Email… wait for it… BestDamnFPL@gmail.com to register. There's a PL-season-long head-to-head option, and two survivor leagues that split each half of the 38 match-week PL season. Footy Travelers scarves and cash prizes up for grabs! If you want more info on the CBP Mobile Passport option Mike mentions, check it out here.  Or check out Global Entry. Colin loves using his on international footy travels. In Germany? Thirsty? Not a beer drinker? Try apfelwein! 03:19 | The Intercontinental Summer Tour Itinerary: Copa America + Euro 2024 12:43 | Lunatic Colin says, “Hold my beer!” and flies cross-country again 14:26 | A great Fantasy Premier League opportunity! 15:32 | Mike's personal highlights 21:02 | Colin's personal highlights 28:06 | Travel tips & lessons learned 29:18 | Discussing German beers 38:55 | German train travel 45:33 | Death to FlixBus! 48:55 | Travel tips on EU departures and US re-entry 52:03 | Final travel tip - save for World Cup 2026!  

James Allcott is joined by Harry Brooks (@hbrooks_coach), Ben Bowman (@ben_bowman_) and Cai (@ProducerCai) to discuss what the future holds for England in the post-Southgate era. Which players will survive the test of time? Who are the players that won't be featured again for England? Which players may break through into the team next? And of course, what will the lineup be for 2026? Sub to Ben! https://m.youtube.com/@BenBowman_ Host: James Allcott Guests: Harry Brooks, Ben Bowman and Cai Jones Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode of "Greetings from the Garden State," host Mike Ham is joined by Lauren LaRusso and Bruce Revman, Co-Host City Managers of the New York New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee, at MetLife Stadium. They discuss the excitement and extensive planning involved in hosting the FIFA World Cup 26™, including youth soccer initiatives and large-scale fan festivals. The episode also features insights from Steve Sansonese, VP of Operations at MetLife Stadium, on the logistical preparations for the event. Finally, Jim Kirkos, CEO of the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce, talks about the community and business impact, emphasizing the importance of local engagement and readiness for the influx of visitors.Youth Soccer Camp and Community EngagementYouth Soccer Day and Community Engagement- Discussion about the NYNJ youth soccer day happening at MetLife Stadium.- Lauren LaRusso explains the initiative by the New York New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee to engage the community, partnering with the U.S. Soccer Foundation, New Jersey Youth Soccer, and local YMCAs across NYC and NJ.Host Committee and Organizational Efforts- Bruce Revman elaborates on the formation and responsibilities of the host organizing committee.- The committee handles logistics such as transportation, security, marketing, and community events.- Emphasis on the strong working relationship between New Jersey and New York, which was crucial in securing the World Cup final.New York and New Jersey Collaboration- The collaboration between New York and New Jersey is highlighted as a key factor in winning the bid for the World Cup final.- The unified effort involved various sectors including marketing, media, tourism, business, and security.World Cup 2026: Scale and Impact- Lauren LaRusso discusses the magnitude of the 2026 World Cup, which will be the largest event ever, with 48 countries participating and 104 matches, including the final at MetLife Stadium.- The event is expected to draw 3 billion viewers globally.Community and Economic Impact- The importance of engaging local communities and businesses in the lead-up to the World Cup.- Plans for large-scale fan festivals in New York and New Jersey to create a World Cup atmosphere beyond the stadium.MetLife Stadium Preparations- Steve Sansonese talks about the extensive preparations at MetLife Stadium, including expanding the pitch to meet FIFA requirements.- The stadium will undergo significant modifications to accommodate the World Cup, including seating adjustments and infrastructure enhancements.Operational Challenges and Solutions- Managing construction projects while maintaining regular events at the stadium.- Collaboration with other stadiums and international consultants to ensure compliance with FIFA standards.Visitor Experience Enhancements- Efforts to ensure a top-notch experience for visitors during the World Cup.- Special hospitality and brand activation areas will be set up to enhance the fan experience.Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce Initiatives- Jim Kirkos discusses the role of the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce in supporting local businesses and communities.- The chamber is actively preparing businesses to capitalize on the economic opportunities presented by the World Cup.nynjfwc26.commeadowlands.orgmetlifestadium.comMusic: "Ride" by Jackson Pinesjacksonpines.comThank you to our sponsors:New Jersey Lottery: njlottery.comMake Cool Sh*t: makecoolshit.coAlbert & Whitney CPAs:  awcpasllc.comMayo Performing Arts Ce Support the Show.

After Italy crashed out of EURO 2024 at the hand of Switzerland, Nima and Carlo look ahead at to FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers discussing, analyzing and debating what Azzurri coach Luciano Spalletti must do and which players should stay, go and be brought in for Italy to return to greatness.This is an extended clip from this weeks free Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast which is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google podcasts.To listen to this & all other full episodes of The Italian Football Podcast (with no ads), go to Patreon.com/TIFP OR now also available on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT).Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

A full post-mortem on Italy's abysmal EURO 2024 tournament after crashing out against Switzerland, analyzing the Azzurri debacle from every angle possible from Luciano Spalletti to the players, the FIGC role, but also looking forward to FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and beyond, as well as Baggio, Premface and Serie Ass of the week and much, much more when Nima and Carlo break down all the main talking points from the crazy world of Italian football.Every Monday episode of The Italian Football Podcast is free for all.To NEVER miss an episode of The Italian Football Podcast (as well as support the show), go to Patreon.com/TIFP or on Spotify to become a Patron for only $2.99 USD per month (excluding VAT).Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

Welcome to episode 154 of Sports Management Podcast. Heidi Pellerano is the Chief Commercial Officer, CONCACAF. CONCACAF is The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football and is one of FIFA's six continental confederations, servicing 41 Member Associations. Heidi is an engineer, without a traditional football background, but managed to take an executive role within the sport.  We spoke about: Only working in male dominated industries Why you need a boxer mentality The structure of CONCACAF How CONCACAF is working towards World Cup 2026 Her work for diversity How she invests in her knowledge  And much more!   WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/kfJKZj8a-04  Timestamps: 00:00 Intro01:30 What is CONCACAF Overview03:07 World Cup 2026 and Market Dynamics07:16 Partnerships and Commercial Strategy09:03 Growth and Development of Football in the Region13:38 Women's Football and Diversity 24:08 Unity and Inclusivity in CONCACAF32:59 Having a Boxer Mentality41:06 Continuous Learning and Curiosity48:56 Advice for Aspiring Sports Professionals52:42 Outro   Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com

Welcome to episode 151 of Sports Management Podcast. Arianna Criscione is a former professional soccer player and the current founding member and Head of Football operations for Mercury/13. She is also the founder of Valeur Sport, whos mission is to mission is to be the voice of pay equity within the sports industry, empowering women with the tools, skills, and networks to overcome institutional bias. We spoke about: Her professional soccer career Bouncing back from a serious knee injury Playing for the Italian national team instead of USA What the 99'ers has meant to her Mercury/13's first club – FC Como Women How organizations can help mothers juggle work and family Why she started Valeur Sport And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/oxK8bVtIYko  Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:47 Head of Football Operations at Mercury/1302:50 Investing in Como Women 07:15 Changes in Women's Football Over Time 19:22 Founding Valeur Sport 24:25 Balancing Personal & Professional Life 28:42 How Arianna Got Into Sports 31:00 Overcoming Injuries 34:00 The Impact of the 99'ers 37:38 Best Advice For Women In Sports 40:22 Outro _____________________________________________________________ Arianna's Channels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianna-criscione/ https://www.instagram.com/acfootballer/  https://twitter.com/acfootballer  _____________________________________________________________   Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com

Welcome to episode 150 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Tim Holt – he is a seasoned sport professional with over 20 years of experience from soccer in the US. He has held roles such as president of the United Soccer League and VP of San Antonio FC. We spoke about: How soccer has developed in the US The change from working at a league to a club Why a captain never should abandon his ship Taking on leadership roles early The importance of Beckham, Messi & the World Cup to soccer in the US And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/CxI5CfWD_vw  Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:46 Evolution of Soccer in the US 10:40 Taking On Leadership Roles Early  17:37 Taking On New Challenges 43:20 Professional Growth and Decision-Making 53:31 Leadership and Team Management 57:10 Outro _____________________________________________________________ Tim's Channels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holttim/  https://twitter.com/TimHoltSoccer  _____________________________________________________________   Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com

In this episode of the Connected Leadership podcast, Andy Lopata welcomes Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, immediate past vice chairman of external affairs for Royal Caribbean Group and former CEO of Celebrity Cruises. Lisa's vision and strategy not only propelled Celebrity Cruises to achieve transformational financial results as a brand within the Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) portfolio but also dramatically increased the number of women in leadership roles throughout the Celebrity brand. Her passion for building extraordinary ships, creating unique experiences, and opening up the world through travel has brought recognition and countless awards to her and Celebrity Cruises. She is now the CEO and President of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee. Lisa shares her extraordinary journey from selling cruises door-to-door in New England to leading a multi-billion-dollar global company. She recently released her memoir Making Waves: A Woman's Rise to the Top Using Smarts, Heart, and Courage Lisa Lutoff-Perlo which chronicles her ascent in the travel industry. Lisa's entry into the hospitality world started in her parents' coffee shops and restaurants. Despite initially studying accounting, her passion for hospitality led her to the hotel industry and eventually the cruise sector. Her story emphasises that not everyone has a clear career plan, and it's often fate and openness to opportunities that guide one's path. She advises young people to stay open to various opportunities and not feel pressured to have a definitive plan. Networking played a crucial role in Lisa's career and she emphasises the importance of networking both internally within a company and externally in the broader industry. After 39 years at Royal Caribbean Group, Lisa has transitioned to become the CEO of the FIFA 2026 Miami World Cup Host Committee. This move, despite her lack of experience in sports, showcases her ability to leverage her extensive experience in operations, logistics, and hospitality. She underscores the importance of bringing diverse perspectives and skills to new roles. Andy and Lisa also discuss the challenges and triumphs of being a woman in a male-dominated industry. She describes her journey of building credibility and turning skeptics into supporters. She highlights the necessity of proving oneself repeatedly and the added responsibility she felt as a trailblazer for other women. Lisa's efforts to promote gender balance within her company illustrate her commitment to fostering diversity and supporting the next generation of female leaders. Andy and Lisa examine the importance of building relationships before you need them. They follow Lisa's leadership journey, particularly her experience navigating the cruise industry through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lisa shares valuable lessons on embracing vulnerability, adapting leadership styles, and the importance of empathy and optimism during crises. She emphasises the need for leaders to balance control with compassion and highlights the significance of learning from failures. Tune in to hear inspiring insights on resilient leadership and personal growth from Lisa's remarkable career Connect with Andy Lopata: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | X/Twitter | Youtube Connect with Lisa Lutoff-Perlo: Website | X/Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee: Website   Security Centre  

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, former CEO of Celebrity Cruises, discusses being named President and CEO of The FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee. Sanjay Poonen, CEO at Cohesity, talks about the proliferation of artificial intelligence.   Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've attended or watched a major international soccer tournament recently, you've probably noticed an increasing prevalence of on-field and in-seat match hosts (and Coldplay), getting the crowd hyped for the game during the pre-game and half-time periods. In today's episode, we're joined, not simply by ‘one of these in-game hosts', but perhaps by one of the most dynamic, positive-vibe energetic hosts out there right now - Najjah Calibur. This is Part 2 of our conversation w/ this incredible international match host, and amazing international footy traveler. If you missed Part 1, we recommend starting with that, just ahead of this one in our feed.  Foot(y)notes: Explore more of what Najjah and his entertainment crew do by checking out the Live Engine website. If you're curious about Najjah's own footy content project, check out FootyScoopsInDa6ix. His match host partner, Dancin' Wayne is a trip too! Get ready for your footy travel adventure in Toronto.   *RATE & REVIEW* Wherever you're listening, be sure to hit 'Follow' or 'Subscribe', leave us a star-rating, and if you're listening on Apple Podcasts, leave us a proper review to let others know what you think of the show!   *VISIT THE FOOTY TRAVELERS FAN SHOP* Head to our new fan shop to cop an exclusive Footy Travelers 'Away' jersey, or score a custom-designed supporters' scarf. Hurry though! Jerseys are nearly sold out and scarf supplies won't last long!   *SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS* Race2Adventure From the stunning scenery of Chile to the captivating allure of New Zealand – R2A invites you to join them on an exhilarating vacation around the world. Their 8-night adventures are tailor-made for fitness enthusiasts, explorers, and travel aficionados who crave more from their vacations. With R2A, you don't just visit a destination; you become a part of it.

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Well @bwmciver @lucygreymciver @call_me_company_prez @unc_basketball got the stink out from @gtmensbasketball loss.  Huge games from #harrisoningram & #armandobacot over #dook @dukembb last night. Jealous Ben & LG were there.  Need to get to back down there @frederic.michael have been talking about doing it for awhile now.  @nyknicks nine game win streak over bad time to have a bad quarter vs @lakers last night.  Outscored 33-19 in 4th.  #jalenbrunson isn't Superman.  Still on pace for a 50 win season but @companyadjace @robparker1980 want to see them avoid the 4-5 series in #nbaplayoffs and believe they can this #nba season.  Well @warriors still lost last night to @atlhawks with 60 from #stephcurry30 in OT loss.  GS 21-25 on the outside looking in for postseason play.  @kevdu_theman @raiders got the stiff arm from #kliffkingsbury for their OC job. But former @chicagobears OC #lukegetsy isn't the answer in my opinion.   Never developed #justinfields and #aidanoconnell isn't your long term answer.  Today #flagfootball at #probowlgames who cares?  Tried watching #nhlallstargame yesterday.  No defense.  Feel for the goalies.  Tonight #pickleballslam2 love #johnniemac but it's #pickleball which I would rather play than watch.  This #enhancedgames where everyone is allowed to be on performance enhancements will probably do well.  Once #lancearmstrong got busted why not just allow it?  Everyone looking for an edge. @thechrismccormack gave you a shoutout today. Look forward to having you on a future show.All sports. One podcast. (even hockey) PODCAST LINK ON ITUNES: http://bit.ly/JDTSPODCAST

Have you watched the David Beckham documentary? Amy has never been into soccer, but she is now!!! The doc about Becks is so good. It even motivated Amy to go to her first ever professional soccer game. Her friend Jeremiah Carter (a soccer maven) joins her this episode to chat all things Beckham & so much more! #pimpinjoy HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy GUEST: Jeremiah Carter // @jmiahcarter // @streetkings_fc // https://www.startstopsmost.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.