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E42: From the EPL to the USL & the Power of Location in Football Ownership with Brett Johnson

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“If one day I write my book on professional sports ownership, it’ll be the shortest book ever. It’s location, location, location.”

This quote is just one of the key hooks in this exciting episode with Brett Johnson, a seasoned football owner and investor. Brett is the Chairman and Co-Founder of United Soccer League side Rhode Island FC, a shareholder in Premier League club Ipswich Town, and part of the ownership group behind Phoenix Rising in Arizona.

In this episode, we dive into several exciting topics, including:

  • Brett’s journey into the world of football business and club ownership
  • Thoughts on the differences between the U.S. and English football markets
  • What sets the United Soccer League (USL) apart and its massive potential
  • The X-Factor in football: the critical role of real estate and location
  • What’s next for Brett and Rhode Island FC?

The summary with the key takeaways of this episode is available as text below.

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Careers

Club Development

Topics included
  • Audio
  • Career
Published

Sep 2024

Available in

English

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