Created and hosted by The Athletic's Asli Pelit and veteran sports journalist Michael LoRé, Finance of Football is a podcast focused on the business of the “beautiful game”.

While football is the most popular sport on the planet, it hasn’t witnessed the same success in the United States … yet.

But after the 2026 FIFA World Cup captivated American’s attention and and the 2028 Olympics coming to the country, the money and interest in the game is expected to reach unprecedented heights.

Are we on the brink of an American soccer explosion? Each episode, we debate the biggest topics, themes and trends in the business of football. How will they affect the market for football in the United States. Eyes on the money!