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Messi MLS & The Business of Football in North America

Messi-MLS-Football-in-North-America Chad McMillan

The GOAT is here. Messi has begun to take the MLS and North American football by storm. In this episode I share my thoughts on the impact and inspiration of Messi's arrival, the MLS, Leagues Cup, the business of football in North America and more. The future is looking BRIGHT.

Full audio and transcript below. Lmk your thoughts!

Chad McMillan

Chad McMillan is a creative entrepreneur and strategic advisor with over 20 years of experience in and around the capital markets, focused on finding hidden potential in companies, ideas, markets and people, and advancing what they can become.

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