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Eyes Of The World On Miami For Annual SoccerEx Convention

The SoccerEx convention kicks off today in Miami, which "will become the epicenter of the soccer world" for two days while "many of the sport's dignitaries and decision makers from 40 nations gather at Marlins Park." The "expected 1,400 attendees" include reps from the sport's major governing bodies, leagues and clubs, with speakers such as USSF President Carlos Cordeiro, MLS Commissioner Don Garber, Inter Miami Managing Owner Jorge Mas and CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani. They will address topics ranging from the "growth of the sport, league expansion, the United bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, women’s soccer, the 2019 Women’s World Cup, youth soccer development, television rights, eSports and stadium tech" (MIAMI HERALD, 11/15). See the full program.

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