U.S. Soccer has entered a transformative era, driving the growth of the sport across the nation as it capitalizes on hosting the 2026 World Cup and other global sporting tournaments to come. JT Batson, CEO and secretary general of U.S. Soccer, joins Dave Dase, head of Goldman Sachs' global sports business, to discuss the legacy of the World Cup, US Soccer’s strategic plans through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the 2031 Women’s World Cup, and how an invigorated grassroots culture could make the U.S. "one of the world's great soccer countries." 00:02 Introduction 03:35 Sustaining the World Cup's momentum 05:12 Private capital in sports 16:16 Building a youth soccer culture 24:02 Future of college pathways 18:41 Professional league partnerships 20:39 Leadership lessons from US Soccer 24:59 The long-term future of US Soccer This episode was recorded on August 17, 2026. The opinions and views expressed herein are as of the date of publication, subject to change without notice, and may not necessarily reflect the institutional views of Goldman Sachs or its affiliates. The material provided is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice, a recommendation from any Goldman Sachs entity to take any particular action or be used as a basis for any other investment decision, or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities or financial products. Any forward-looking statements, case studies, computations or examples set forth herein are for illustrative purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Neither Goldman Sachs nor any of its affiliates make any representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the statements or information contained herein and disclaim any liability whatsoever for reliance on such information for any purpose. Each name of a third-party organization mentioned is the property of the company to which it relates, is used here strictly for informational and identification purposes only and is not used to imply any sponsorship, affiliation, endorsement, ownership or license rights between any such company and Goldman Sachs. This material should not be copied, distributed, published, or reproduced in whole or in part or disclosed by any recipient to any other person without the express written consent of Goldman Sachs. A transcript is provided for convenience and may differ from the original video or audio content. Goldman Sachs is not responsible for any errors in the transcript. This material should not be copied, distributed, published, or reproduced in whole or in part or disclosed by any recipient to any other person without the express written consent of Goldman Sachs. © 2026 Goldman Sachs. All rights reserved.

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