On this special edition of the Bloomberg Business of Sports: The Business of Soccer, host Vanessa Perdomo steps back into her old world and breaks down the goalkeeper position through the lens of two superstars. 
Briana Scurry, former USWNT goalkeeper, National Soccer Hall of Famer, two-time Olympic gold-medalist and member of the iconic 1999 Women’s World Cup champions, speaks to us about what it was like being the goalkeeper of the most famous women’s team in the world, being a trailblazer in women’s sports and the marketability of goalkeepers. 
Maarten Paes, FC Dallas goalkeeper and 2024 MLS All-star, discussed with us how he works to bring his leadership and competitive mentality from the field into his business deals, as well as discussing the growth he’s seen in soccer in the US and how he expects it to skyrocket after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

<p>On this special edition of the Bloomberg Business of Sports: The Business of Soccer, host Vanessa Perdomo steps back into her old world and breaks down the goalkeeper position through the lens of two superstars.&nbsp;</p>
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<li>Briana Scurry, former USWNT goalkeeper, National Soccer Hall of Famer, two-time Olympic gold-medalist and member of the iconic 1999 Women&rsquo;s World Cup champions, speaks to us about what it was like being the goalkeeper of the most famous women&rsquo;s team in the world, being a trailblazer in women&rsquo;s sports and the marketability of goalkeepers.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Maarten Paes, FC Dallas goalkeeper and 2024 MLS All-star, discussed with us how he works to bring his leadership and competitive mentality from the field into his business deals, as well as discussing the growth he&rsquo;s seen in soccer in the US and how he expects it to skyrocket after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.</li>
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Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Damian Sassower follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry. From media and technology to finance and real estate, leagues and teams across the globe have matured into far more than just back-page entertainment. The show explains the money behind the games.

<p>Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Damian Sassower follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry. From media and technology to finance and real estate, leagues and teams across the globe have matured into far more than just back-page entertainment. The show explains the money behind the games.</p>

Scarlet Fu, Michael Barr and Damian Sassower follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry.

Bloomberg Business of Sports

Business of Soccer Ep. 4: Soccer’s Scapegoat Or Heroic Champion; Dissecting Goalkeepers 

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