FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about One Soccer Nation, the podcast, getting featured, and sponsorship.
About One Soccer Nation
One Soccer Nation is the leading B2B soccer media platform and podcast network connecting investors, club owners, operators, and decision-makers across the global soccer industry. It features 300+ podcast episodes with the executives, investors, and operators shaping professional soccer worldwide.
The One Soccer Nation podcast is hosted by Kareem Rae, a soccer industry media expert and the founder of One Soccer Nation. Kareem has conducted 300+ interviews with soccer investors, club owners, league executives, and industry operators.
One Soccer Nation reaches 74,000+ monthly listeners and has accumulated 487,800+ total listeners across all podcast platforms, with 2 million+ total views across media channels.
You can apply to be featured on One Soccer Nation through the invite-only application process on the website. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and are evaluated for credibility, industry relevance, and alignment with the platform's audience of soccer investors and decision-makers.
One Soccer Nation features soccer investors, club owners, league executives, operators, stadium developers, media professionals, and athletes. Notable guests include club owners from MLS, USL, and international leagues, as well as investment firms, architects, and governing body officials.
One Soccer Nation's mission is to connect the global soccer industry by building a curated B2B media platform where investors, operators, club owners, and decision-makers share knowledge, build relationships, and position themselves in front of the people actively shaping professional soccer.
One Soccer Nation was founded by Kareem Rae to close the information gap in the soccer industry by creating the leading B2B media platform connecting the business side of professional soccer globally.
Unlike general soccer podcasts that focus on match results and fan content, One Soccer Nation is a B2B platform exclusively covering the business of professional soccer - investment, ownership, operations, stadium development, and industry strategy - with a curated, invite-only guest selection process.
The Podcast
The One Soccer Nation podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio, and all major podcast platforms. Search for "One Soccer Nation" on any platform to find and subscribe.
The One Soccer Nation podcast has 300+ episodes covering soccer investment, club ownership, stadium development, league operations, and the business of professional soccer.
The One Soccer Nation podcast covers the business of professional soccer including club ownership, soccer investment, stadium development, MLS and USL operations, multi-club ownership, promotion and relegation, player development, sponsorship, and the global soccer ecosystem.
Notable guests include Brett Johnson (Chairman, Rhode Island FC), Bill Manning (President, Toronto FC), Skip Gilbert (CEO, US Youth Soccer), Jordan Gardner (Multi-Club Investor), and executives from MLS, USL, FIFA, CONCACAF, and leading soccer investment firms.
One Soccer Nation releases new podcast episodes regularly throughout the year, featuring current conversations with active industry leaders, investors, and operators across the global soccer ecosystem.
Getting Featured
Over 100 notable guests have been featured on One Soccer Nation, including soccer investors, club owners, MLS and USL executives, stadium architects, league officials, media personalities, and professional athletes from across the global soccer industry.
To be featured on One Soccer Nation, submit an application through the Apply page. The platform is invite-only and curated, accepting investors, club owners, operators, founders, developers, and brands actively involved in professional soccer.
One Soccer Nation guests represent soccer investment, club ownership and operations, stadium architecture and development, sports law, media and broadcasting, technology, real estate, sports consulting, league administration, and professional athlete careers in soccer.
The One Soccer Nation application process involves three steps: (1) Apply by submitting your application for review, (2) Get Selected - our team vets applications for credibility and relevance, (3) Get Positioned - selected guests are featured and distributed to the One Soccer Nation network across all media channels.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Due to the curated nature of the platform, review timelines vary. Applicants are notified of their status once the team has completed their evaluation.
When featured on One Soccer Nation, you receive a full podcast feature with professional production, content distributed across all media channels including YouTube and Spotify, direct visibility to 74K+ monthly listeners including soccer investors and decision-makers, and access to the One Soccer Nation professional network.
No - One Soccer Nation is an invite-only, curated platform. Access is reserved for individuals and organizations actively shaping global soccer, including investors, club owners, founders, operators, developers, infrastructure groups, and brands entering the soccer ecosystem.
Soccer investors, club owners, founders, operators, real estate and infrastructure developers, brands entering the soccer ecosystem, league and governing body executives, sports lawyers, and media professionals actively shaping professional soccer should apply to One Soccer Nation.
The application itself is free. The platform is curated and invite-only. Specific partnership details are discussed directly with selected applicants after the review process is complete.
A strong One Soccer Nation application demonstrates credibility and active involvement in the soccer industry, a clear role or project relevant to investors and decision-makers, and a compelling perspective or story that would add value to the platform's audience of soccer professionals.
Advisory
One Soccer Nation Advisory supports investors, operators, and cities with market intelligence and entry positioning, club and infrastructure development strategy, capital and investment strategy, network access and strategic introductions, and strategic positioning through media.
Advisory serves investors such as family offices, private equity, multi-club operators, and sovereign funds; operators such as club executives, league officials, stadium developers, and commercial directors; and cities including municipal leaders, economic development teams, and sports commissions.
Sponsorship
To sponsor One Soccer Nation, submit a brief application through the Partner With Us page. Our team reviews it and schedules a call to align on objectives, then designs and launches your partnership package. Sponsorship packages provide brand placement across the podcast, YouTube, and all media channels, with direct access to an audience of soccer investors, club owners, and industry decision-makers.
The One Soccer Nation audience consists of soccer investors, club owners, league executives, stadium developers, operators, and sports industry professionals. The platform reaches 74,000+ monthly listeners and 487,800+ total listeners across all platforms.
One Soccer Nation offers sponsorship packages that include brand placement across podcast episodes, YouTube content, social media channels, and the professional network. Packages are designed for agencies, consulting firms, technology companies, real estate developers, and professional service providers serving the soccer industry.
Sponsors reach 74,000+ monthly listeners, 487,800+ total podcast listeners, 10,900+ YouTube subscribers, 2 million+ total views, and an engaged professional audience across LinkedIn, Instagram, and other social channels.
Fill out the sponsorship application form on the Sponsorship Apply page. Provide your company name, contact information, partnership objectives, and budget range. Partnership opportunities are limited and reviewed on a quarterly basis.
One Soccer Nation partners with agencies, consultancies, technology companies, real estate and infrastructure developers, and professional service providers whose target market includes soccer investors, club owners, operators, and industry decision-makers.
Speaking & Team
Kareem Rae speaks on the business of professional soccer, including soccer investment, club ownership models, stadium development, media in sports, and the future of professional soccer in North America. He is available as a keynote speaker, panel moderator, and emcee for soccer industry events.
Book Kareem Rae through the Book Kareem page on the One Soccer Nation website. Submit your event details, date, location, and speaking requirements, and the team will respond to discuss availability and terms.
One Soccer Nation was founded by Kareem Rae, who also serves as the host of the One Soccer Nation podcast. Kareem is a soccer industry media expert with extensive experience interviewing investors, executives, and operators across professional soccer.
The One Soccer Nation team includes Kareem Rae as founder and host, alongside a leadership team, advisors, and podcast co-hosts. The full team is listed on the Team page of the One Soccer Nation website.