Former U.S. Women’s National Soccer team player Kristine Lilly joins Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams to discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including the current team’s run through the World Cup, its place in the quarterfinal against host France, and what kind of halo would attach itself to the club should it win the tournament. Lilly, who first qualified for the national team while in high school, played in five World Cups, winning in 1991 and 1999. Lilly also discusses the state of women’s soccer, including the current team’s struggle for pay equality with the men. She also touches on what can be done to increase support for women’s soccer in non-World Cup years. And She also talks about her book, Powerhouse, which examines the teamwork tactics that have helped spur the U.S. women’s team’s success.

<p>Former U.S. Women’s National Soccer team player Kristine Lilly joins Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams to discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including the current team’s run through the World Cup, its place in the quarterfinal against host France, and what kind of halo would attach itself to the club should it win the tournament. Lilly, who first qualified for the national team while in high school, played in five World Cups, winning in 1991 and 1999. Lilly also discusses the state of women’s soccer, including the current team’s struggle for pay equality with the men. She also touches on what can be done to increase support for women’s soccer in non-World Cup years. And She also talks about her book, Powerhouse, which examines the teamwork tactics that have helped spur the U.S. women’s team’s success.</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>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

No Bagels and Middle Seats for U.S. Women’s Soccer

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