#078: Landon Donovan’s Vision of MLS in San Diego – Soccer City

Landon Donovan - Soccer City SD - @SoccerCitySD - San Diego, CA

Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California.

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Summary

Landon Donovan is a former Major League Soccer player for the LA Galaxy working to pass Measure E; the “Soccer City” initiative in San Diego.
Soccer City is a privately funded initiative to help bring a new MLS team to San Diego and redevelop the stadium site in Mission Valley into a sport entertainment hub for all to enjoy.
Landon explains the differences between Measure E and the opposition on the ballot for the November 6th vote.
Soccer City will be home to a youth soccer academy that gives opportunities to talented underprivileged youth athletes around San Diego.
Landon elaborates on the $50 million dollar traffic mitigation plan for Soccer City and the benefit it will have on the Mission Valley area.

Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Soccer City
Website - https://www.soccercitysd.com/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/soccercitysd

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soccercitysandiego

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SoccerCitySD/

#VictorE Club - http://www.sdsoccercity.com/victoreclub
Landon Donovan
Twitter - https://twitter.com/landondonovan

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/landondonovan10

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/landondonovan/

Landon on Scott Kaplan SOLO Podcast:

https://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/landon-solo-podcast

Landon on Paternal Podcast:

https://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/landon-paternal-podcast
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Shareable Quotes:

“If you think about the future of sports everyone consumes on TV or gadgets. Only the die-hards who really want to get up and go to the game are gonna go to the stadium.” {8:30}
“I’ve always been drawn to things I am passionate about.” {11:40} - Landon Donovan
“We’re fun. We’re faster and we’re free!” {16:33} - Landon Donovan
“We have to win on the facts and we have to educate people.” {19:21} - Landon Donovan
“We have something that’s for everybody in this community. It’s not just a college campus.” {36:53} - Landon Donovan

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Valley Farm Market - 9040 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977

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Honorable Mentions & BBQ Business Resources:
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Landon Donovan – Soccer City SD – @SoccerCitySD – San Diego, CA

Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California.

Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube

Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on iTunes

Summary

Landon Donovan is a former Major League Soccer player for the LA Galaxy working to pass Measure E; the “Soccer City” initiative in San Diego.

Soccer City is a privately funded initiative to help bring a new MLS team to San Diego and redevelop the stadium site in Mission Valley into a sport entertainment hub for all to enjoy.

Landon explains the differences between Measure E and the opposition on the ballot for the November 6th vote.

Soccer City will be home to a youth soccer academy that gives opportunities to talented underprivileged youth athletes around San Diego.

Landon elaborates on the $50 million dollar traffic mitigation plan for Soccer City and the benefit it will have on the Mission Valley area.

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Soccer City

Website – https://www.soccercitysd.com/

Twitter – https://twitter.com/soccercitysd

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/soccercitysandiego

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SoccerCitySD/

#VictorE Club – http://www.sdsoccercity.com/victoreclub

Landon Donovan

Twitter – https://twitter.com/landondonovan

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/landondonovan10

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/landondonovan/

Landon on Scott Kaplan SOLO Podcast:

https://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/landon-solo-podcast

Landon on Paternal Podcast:

https://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/landon-paternal-podcast

Mentions

AEG Entertainment – https://www.aegworldwide.com/

The Trails Eatery – https://www.thetrailseatery.com/

Weekly Social Shout Out:

Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug.

Be sure to tag “@bbqwarstories” in all your #BehindTheSmoke photos and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win.

Remember…if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you.

Shareable Quotes:

“If you think about the future of sports everyone consumes on TV or gadgets. Only the die-hards who really want to get up and go to the game are gonna go to the stadium.” {8:30}

“I’ve always been drawn to things I am passionate about.” {11:40} – Landon Donovan

“We’re fun. We’re faster and we’re free!” {16:33} – Landon Donovan

“We have to win on the facts and we have to educate people.” {19:21} – Landon Donovan

“We have something that’s for everybody in this community. It’s not just a college campus.” {36:53} – Landon Donovan

Get in Touch:

Email the Show: [email protected]

Write Us a Review on iTunes

Shawn P. Walchef – @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter

Derek Marso – @marsoderek on Twitter

Cory Wagner – @iamcorywagner on Twitter

Bryan Abou Chacra – @kinglordbryan on Twitter

Behind The Smoke Media

Website – http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/

Twitter – https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/

Valley Farm Market – 9040 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977

www.valleyfarmmarkets.com

[email protected]

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/

Twitter – https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/

Cali Comfort BBQ – 8910 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977

www.calicomfortbbq.com

[email protected]

Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/

Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort   

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/

Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/

Honorable Mentions & BBQ Business Resources:

9th Annual Spring Valley Tailgate & BBQ Festival  

#SVBBQFest