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Seattle's FIFA World Cup app adds gamification, authenticity to drive tourism
12+ hour, 29+ min ago (376+ words) What was the hardest part of building a sports tourism app? Hedda Mc Lendon said it was coming up with the name. The SVP/legacy of the Seattle World Cup Host Committee said she and her coworkers tossed options to…...
Infantino says Iran "coming for sure" to participate in World Cup
10+ hour, 43+ min ago (273+ words) FIFA President Gianni Infantino says Iran "coming for sure" to participate in World Cup'Sports Business Journal Infantino says Iran "coming for sure" to participate in World Cup FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Iran will be "coming for sure" to play…...
SBJ Tech: Seattle's app for its World Cup spotlight
10+ hour, 55+ min ago (863+ words) We've recently started T-ball in the Joyce household, and just like soccer, my son loves it. Monday evening practices are a new challenge in hustling for mom and dad. I caught up with Lenny Goh recently, who just shifted to…...
Garber pushes back against MLS skepticism at World Congress
18+ hour, 33+ min ago (256+ words) MLS Commissioner Don Garber pushed back against skeptics of the league's growth trajectory, pointing to a collective enterprise value he said exceeds $25 B and its stability relative to top European leagues. He also asserted that a prospective investor would be…...
Inflation, industry issues discussed at CAA World Congress of Sports
14+ hour ago (610+ words) LOS ANGELES -- Inflation has become a global concern, but how is it impacting the sports economy? Leaders in the NFL and Premier League were among the panelists who discussed the topic -- and shared views on other industry issues -- in the…...
N. J. transit planning to charge over $100 for rail tickets for World Cup matches
16+ hour, 13+ min ago (700+ words) Sports Business Journal N. J. transit planning to charge over $100 for rail tickets for World Cup matches New Jersey's NJ Transit is planning to charge "more than $100 for return rail tickets" from N. Y.'s Pennsylvania Station to Met Life Stadium for World Cup…...
Crocker leaving U. S. Soccer brings long-term questions for national teams
17+ hour, 6+ min ago (746+ words) Matt Crocker leaving U. S. Soccer brings long-term questions for national teams'Sports Business Journal Crocker leaving U. S. Soccer brings long-term questions for national teams With Sporting Dir Matt Crocker leaving the U. S. Soccer Federation, his "absence will be felt most" in the 27 national teams…...
Boston World Cup unveils $95 bus service to Gillette Stadium for matches
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (208+ words) Sports Business Journal Boston World Cup unveils $95 bus service to Gillette Stadium for matches Boston World Cup organizers on Tuesday "announced a new $95 round-trip shuttle bus service to Gillette Stadium," adding to the travel options available for soccer fans as…...
CAA World Congress of Sports to kick off in full with big names on tap
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (182+ words) Sports Business Journal CAA World Congress of Sports to kick off in full with big names on tap After a successful Welcome Reception, programming at the CAA World Congress of Sports begins Wednesday at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L. A. LIVE....
World Cup pricing draws fan backlash as tickets remain unsold
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (543+ words) Sports Business Journal World Cup pricing draws fan backlash as tickets remain unsold People are "unhappy with their experience buying tickets for this World Cup," which "may explain why tickets reportedly remain available for more than a third of the…...