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Men in Blazers’ Roger Bennett Says America Already Loves Soccer | The Deal

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Featuring: Roger Bennett

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Summary

{ "summary": "Roger Bennett, founder and CEO of Men in Blazers Media Network, discusses the growing popularity of soccer in the United States. He cites a study that shows soccer has surpassed baseball as the third most popular sport in the country, with 10% of Americans saying it's their favorite sport. Bennett attributes this growth to the rise of streaming services, which have made it easier for Americans to watch and follow soccer....

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Key Takeaways

Soccer has surpassed baseball as the third most popular sport in the US, with 10% of Americans saying it's their favorite sport.
The rise of streaming services has made it easier for Americans to watch and follow soccer.
Many American owners have invested in Premier League teams, including Liverpool and Chelsea.
These owners are looking to tap into the global market and commercialize their teams.
The key to success is to balance the local, working-class roots of the teams with the need to appeal to a global audience.

Notable Quotes

The World Cup is a solar eclipse that strikes the entire planet for the entirety of the tournament simultaneously.

We've made it. Like this thing is so real. When we have JJ Watt, we have everybody.

The key to success is to balance the local, working-class roots of the teams with the need to appeal to a global audience.

Chapters

Introduction to Roger Bennett
Soccer's Rise in the US
American Owners in the Premier League

Resources Mentioned

Men in Blazers Media Networkcompany
Premier Leaguesports league
Liverpoolsports team
Chelseasports team

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