Matheson looks to fill major gap in market with inaugural Canadian pro women’s soccer league
Diana Matheson is developing Canada's first professional women's soccer league. Project 8 co-founder explains the business strategy behind the new eight-team league and Vancouver Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster explains why the club had no hesitation in joining the startup venture.
This week's podcast features Eric Fisher and Russo interviewing Matt Gibbons, managing director of private equity at Manhattan West. They also discuss the latest infusion of capital for global sports merchandising giant Fanatics, the record-setting contract for Major League Baseball superstar Aaron Judge, dramatic changes within Bally Sports operator Diamond Sports Group, and heightened efforts by Genius Sports to merge live video and sports betting in the United States.
