{"product_id":"the-rise-of-major-league-rick-burton-9781493086719","title":"The Rise of Major League Soccer: Building a Global Giant","description":"\u003cp\u003eMajor League Soccer, armed with its massive Apple sponsorship, the imminent arrival of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, the hosting of the COPA America tournament in 2024, and the signing of the game's GOAT, Lionel Messi, could make MLS one of the world's biggest leagues and one, within the next five years, capable of keeping credible company with European leagues such as La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1, and Bundesliga. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn\u003ci\u003eThe Rise of Major League Soccer: Building a Global Giant\u003c\/i\u003e, experienced sports business experts Rick Burton and Norm O'Reilly dig into the slow but sure growth of Major League Soccer in North America and the advent of major European teams like Manchester United, Real Madrid, Chelsea, FC Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, Liverpool and others attracting huge fan bases in the United States. Additionally, they detail how the MLS is building a global sports entity which is already commanding international attention from rival leagues by prioritizing digital marketing, international media platforms, creative global partnerships, investment in superstar players, and rapid expansion. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rick Burton, Norm O'Reilly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1493086715\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781493086719\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lyons Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/06\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Rick Burton","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45898098573567,"sku":"9781493086719","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_069eb820-f288-4435-a4f8-20fe9cb2ee06.jpg?v=1721375500","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-rise-of-major-league-rick-burton-9781493086719","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}