Bostonians hold their sports teams to a very high standard. To compete against some of America’s successful franchises could be seen as a terrible weight to burden however for New England Revolution they see it as a competitive advantage. Cathal Conlon is todays guest on “The Lowdown”. As MLS has continually grown to become a league of choice there have been changing expectations to contend with. With the Apple TV deal, 2024 Copa America and a 2026 World Cup all on the horizon listen to how Cathal's role as Vice President has evolved since taking the helm. Furthermore we discuss a range of topics from fan identity, the changing sphere of players attracted to the league, MLS growth in untapped markets and so much more.

Listen to find out more including;

- Fan identity & Boston Sports.

- MLS becoming a league of choice.

- Engaging fans through the logo changing process.

- Impact of Apple TV deal on MLS finances and scheduling.

- What will the defining legacy of the 2026 World Cup on North American soil?

Timestamps;

00:00 - 04:20 - Intro

04:21 - 07:03 - Boston Sports

07:04 - 14:55 - MLS

14:56 - 22:31 - New Markets

22:32 - 26:17 - Growth

26:18 - 34:15 - Future

34:16 - 36:42 - Advice