Ryan Bailey on US Soccer Growth, Media Evolution & the Road to the 2026 World Cup

Kareem Rae sits down with Ryan Bailey, Chief Operating Officer (Americas) at Red Knot and co-host of The Total Soccer Show on The Athletic. With over 15 years in US soccer media, Ryan shares his journey from the Non-League Paper in England to MLS, Kick TV, COPA90, and Bleacher Report. The conversation covers monetizing podcasts, the growth of USL and MLS Next Pro, influencer marketing, and what the 2026 World Cup could mean for soccer culture and investment in America.