"Soccer is on the rise in the United States, with New York as the epicenter of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a sports hotspot traditionally ruled by football, basketball and baseball, soccer is in the midst of a rise in popularity. The U.S. hosted the Club World Cup this summer. They will co-host the World Cup with Canada and Mexico next year."
"The World Cup's arrival signifies a pivotal time for soccer in the U.S. According to a recent report by For Soccer, the Club World Cup drew 2.5 million spectators. The tournament averaged 39,557 in attendance per game. Over 81,000 filled MetLife for the final between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain in July. When the Premier League Summer Series returned later that month, 82,566 packed MetLife for a match between Manchester United and West Ham."
New York is serving as an epicenter for major upcoming soccer events, including the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with MetLife Stadium hosting final matches. The Club World Cup drew 2.5 million spectators and averaged 39,557 per game, with multiple MetLife sellouts exceeding 81,000. Premier League-related matches also produced strong attendance and NBC's early-season broadcasts averaged 850,000 viewers, up 4% from 2024. Kickback Soccer, founded by John Parker and David Gass, focuses on in-depth digital soccer content and fan-engaging conversations, leveraging founders' experience in soccer operations and media.
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