Best Sports Business Cities — Ones to watch: Orange County, California

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One of the most populous regions of the United States boasts a major arena in the Honda Center and a workhorse convention center in Anaheim that is hosting this year’s NWSL Draft and U.S. Soccer Coaches Convention. Orange County also has venues unique to Southern California. Huntington Beach Pier is the setting for the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing and the National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championship. Woollett Aquatics Center, an outdoor competition pool in Irvine, hosts major national swim meets throughout the year, including for USA Swimming and Diving. — B.M.