In 2026 North America is set to host the prestigious World Cup matches across 3 countries, 16 cities. You know what the means? MONEY. Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner break down the insane numbers behind ensuring every city meets FIFA requirements to host the games.
Lastly, we sit down with a fellow World Cup athlete herself, Danielle Slaton. We dive into the evolution of the women's game here in the U.S., the pathway to today's current National Women's Soccer League, and ultimately her co-founding NWSL's newest expansion team, Bay FC -- which Andre is a minority stakeholder in!
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The wild numbers behind the World Cup and how the NWSL’s expansion is forging a new marketplace (feat. Danielle Slaton)

Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner formed their brotherhood on the NBA hardwood. Now in retirement, they've teamed up again to create the Point Forward Podcast; aptly named after the unique position they played in the league. These two unapologetic truth-tellers will use their platform to share the opinions and hot takes that made them fan favorites and at times, polarizing throughout their career.
Dre and Evan keep their fingers firmly on the pulse of the sports world at large, business and culture. Each week tap in as they navigate everything from sports headlines & tech innovations to book reviews and trending memes. Throw in a rotating cast of some of the world's most elite players, musicians, and entrepreneurs and you'll quickly see why Point Forward is a refreshing new direction to the athlete conversation space. Candid. Unconventional. Witty. Welcome to the future.
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Glen Davis' Conviction, Angel Reese's Met Gala Appearance, and Derrick Lewis the WWE Wrestler

In this week's episode of Point Forward, Andre and Evan break down the exciting NBA playoff matchups, including the standout series between Timberwolves vs. Nuggets series featuring 22 y/o superstar, Anthony Edwards. They also speculate on potential coaching options for the Lakers and the discuss the challenges of coaching in certain markets. Kevin Durant's future is also a topic of discussion, as Iguodala and Turner explore the possibility of him returning to the Warriors or joining the Thunder.
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Lakers Coaching Candidates & NBA Playoffs Round 2

Join Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner as they sit down with Blake Bolden, a trailblazing figure in women's hockey who became the first African-American player to compete in the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL). Throughout the show, hey explore Bolden's remarkable journey, the challenges she faced as a minority in the sport, and her unwavering commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in hockey. Andre and Evan also discuss the importance of understanding debt, and the long-term impact of financial decisions on this week’s edition of Money Moves.
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The wild numbers behind the World Cup and how the NWSL’s expansion is forging a new marketplace (feat. Danielle Slaton)

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