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Discover how Shell Energy Stadium is setting the standard for sustainable venues with integrated energy solutions from Shell Energy. Starting in 2022, the Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash implemented a range of energy efficiency and decarbonization measures to reduce their environmental footprint and boost operational efficiency: 1?) Energy Efficiency: A stadium-wide LED lighting upgrade replaced incandescent lights, slashing energy consumption. 2?) On-Site Renewable Energy: A new rooftop solar array is harnessing solar power to help run stadium operations. 3?) 100% Renewable Electricity Plan: The stadium now runs on a 100% renewable electricity plan, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability. 4?) Energy Monitoring and Management: A sub-metering system provides precise energy control, optimizing usage across the venue. Shell Energy Stadium shows how an integrated approach can help venues achieve their sustainability goals. Ready to bring these solutions to your venue? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e2KirjPm

Q: What’s the fastest growing U.S. sport? A: Soccer Highlights from YouGov data: → Growth rank: #1 among major sports → Total U.S. soccer fans: 112.4M → Growth since 2020: +14% → New fans added: 14M And the growth will continue via: 1. International football growing consumption 2. Global North American competitions 3. Commercial brand investment 4. Growing youth participation 5. U.S. league(s) expansion 6. Rise of women’s soccer Exciting times for the sport ? PS: Who’s your local soccer team??

?????? ???????? ?????? ???????????????? ????????????! ? The USL is launching a Division One professional men’s league.? ? This groundbreaking initiative will strengthen the foundation of American soccer, bring top-tier soccer to more communities across the country, and create new opportunities for players, clubs and fans while aligning more closely with the global game. With the USL Championship (Division Two) and USL League One (Division Three) already in place, this new top-tier league completes the professional pathway—creating more ways for players to develop, compete and succeed. ? This league is focused on building a sustainable, community-driven future for American soccer. Across the world, first-division clubs are deeply embedded in cities and towns of all sizes, fueling a thriving soccer culture. We believe the same can continue to happen here. ? With the world’s biggest events taking place in North America, such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympics, the momentum for soccer in the U.S. has never been greater. The time is now. ? Read more: bit.ly/4hBS17Q

A fascinating chart ?? Football and Basketball reign supreme ─ but interesting to see a foreign-born soccer player be the most popular in 2024. Also interesting how the rise of social media has fragmented the space in a good way (fans have many different favorite athletes today by %).

The amount of talent from Ohio's independent colleges competing in Super Bowl LIX is a testament to what our member institutions offer. From the head coaching position to scouts to analysts, these graduates are representing our sector well ?? https://buff.ly/4aPiw7o #HigherEd #OhioHigherEd #SuperBowlLIX

Just 500 days until the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup? kicks off! ??

What better way to start the week than by highlighting new investment in our USL Super League clubs! Last Fall, Fort Lauderdale United FC completed a multi-million dollar renovation to their stadium on the campus of Nova Southeastern University and then struck a multi-year, seven-figure naming rights deal for the venue. Now the club has closed a seven-figure investment deal with Future Sporting Ventures. (??: https://lnkd.in/etQs6qsV) In August, Spokane Zephyr FC (USL Spokane) was one of three USL Super League clubs competing at home during our Inaugural Weekend -- and one of three sellouts. Now the club has announced the addition of former Seattle Sounder Ozzie Alonso to its ownership group. (??: https://lnkd.in/eg5Dn6VV) Big moves for these clubs as we look towards games resuming in less than two weeks!

Hot off the press! The latest issue of Community Playmaker is here. Inside this issue... ? Ballpark Figures – How sports tourism is driving impact beyond hotels and restaurants. ?? Fairground Frontier – The evolution of fairgrounds into prime redevelopment hubs. ?? Buying Power – Why brick-and-mortar stores remain key community assets in the e-commerce era. ??? The Planning Impact Panel – Experts discuss downtown vacancies, walkability, and shifting city trends. ?? Community of the Year: Greeley, Colorado! – A city stepping outside the box to drive progress. Read the full issue today: https://lnkd.in/gPdEzeVn #community #localgovernment #parksandrec #youthsports