7/8/26 - USMNT Ratings, World Cup Bidding War, Big 12’s Monster Deal

Spain and Argentina set for World Cup final If found guilty, Adam Silver could fine Clippers $7M in Kawhi investigation NBA local streaming hub could launch in 2027 Manfred addresses Harper video Fandango lands Bundesliga rights in surprise sports deal Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt join Baker Machado of Front Office Sports to discuss: • Their new weekly women's soccer podcast “Style of Play” with Amp Sports • World Cup fever in the U.S. and what it means for soccer's growth • The 2027 Women's World Cup on Netflix and the historic equal-pay win • Breakout NWSL players to watch and Kealia's Amazon broadcasting career • Whether France or Argentina will win the men's World Cup CHAPTERS 0:00 Introducing Style of Play Podcast and Why Now 1:37 What the Creation Process Has Been Like for Both of Them 2:18 World Cup Fever in the US Even After the Men's Team Exited 4:06 Will the World Cup Be Rocket Fuel for MLS and NWSL 5:13 Equal Pay and the $16 Million World Cup Prize for US Soccer 6:47 Women's World Cup 2027 on Netflix and the Landscape of Women's Sports 7:43 Which World Cup Player Has Their Kids Most Excited 8:44 Breakout NWSL Players to Watch Including Michelle Cooper 10:08 Kealia on Breaking Into Broadcasting With Amazon and JJ Watt's Influence 13:01 World Cup Final Predictions France vs Argentina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England and Argentina meet in the World Cup semifinal Michigan AD reportedly knew about coach’s affair before firing Paige Bueckers wants WNBA to hire more Black women head coaches MLB labor talks grow increasingly grim at midseason Suni Lee announces she's chasing a third Olympics Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

France and Spain meet in the World Cup semifinal Michigan's AD job on the line after $12M probe McGregor heads to surgery but vows to fight again ESPN ends syndicated version of Good Morning Football FanDuel VIP program under scrutiny after Bryce Harper video Ted Lasso star returns to the pitch Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Included in today's episode: Seahawks sold for record-breaking $9.6 billion FIFA considers expanding World Cup to 64 teams McGregor's UFC comeback ends in 69 seconds Sinner wins second straight Wimbledon men's title Netflix hosts the Home Run Derby tonight Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Included in today's episode: England-Mexico World Cup match draws 44.8 million US viewers Two bidding groups emerge as frontrunners for Seahawks sale Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors stalls amid Clippers/Aspiration investigation ESPN nears contract extension keeping Adam Schefter through 2030 Jalen Brunson's NBA Finals jersey sells for $1.02 million Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Included in today's episode: U.S.-Belgium becomes most bet soccer game ever according to sportsbooks U.S. Soccer splits $16M prize money equally between men's and women's teams LIV Golf warns employees of potential layoffs Justin Verlander announces retirement after 21 seasons Justin Bieber headlines the first World Cup halftime show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Included in today's episode: US vs Belgium becomes most-watched US soccer telecast ever Next World Cup TV rights could start at $1 billion Former Cowboys player posthumously diagnosed with CTE IOC provisionally lifts suspension of Russian Olympic Committee Monster Energy signs $20M-a-year Big 12 naming rights deal Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Included in today's episode: Belgium eliminates the US men in the round of 16 White House lobbied FIFA to overturn Balogun red card Brad Stevens defends the Jaylen Brown trade publicly CBS won't air McGregor's UFC 329 return fight Tiger Woods' golf simulator company sells for $530M Giannis officially traded to Miami after 13 years in Milwaukee Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Rabil joins Baker Machado of Front Office Sports to discuss: • The $100 million funding round backed by Glen Powell and Rob McElhenney • Whether the single entity model is ending and when teams will be sold • Glen Powell's role as creative advisor and expansion plans in Texas • The Women's Lacrosse League growth and expansion timeline to 2030 • PLL valuation trajectory and the path toward a billion dollar business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices