Our President & CEO, Jason Siegel had a chance to sit down and chat with Roger Hampel the Founder of Football Business Journal to discuss Orlando’s soccer ⚽️ ecosystem and plans for the future…
🇺🇸 President & CEO @ Greater Orlando Sports Commission | Leadership, Collaboration, New Business Development, Marketing, & Growth
It was a great pleasure speaking with Roger Hampel the Founder of Football Business Journal. From Manchester City Football Club vs FC Barcelona to USA 🇺🇸 vs. Brazil 🇧🇷 during the #CopaAmerica CONMEBOL Copa America 2024, #Orlando's long-standing tradition of hosting major international #soccer matches continues. Our city's passion for soccer is undeniable. ⚽️🔥 Read about our region's collaborative spirit and love for the beautiful game 👇 “What I'm most proud of is how our community responded. Instead of feeling dejected, we immediately got to work. We grew our tourism development tax—money collected from visitors—and our elected officials allocated $400 million for enhancements and upgrades to Camping World Stadium. This positions us even better for future opportunities than we were last time.” 🗞️ English translation: https://lnkd.in/eu-sGvX4 U.S. Soccer Federation - FIFA - CONCACAF - Major League Soccer - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) - Orlando City SC - Orlando Pride - CONMEBOL - #KAKA