4GLOBAL PLC (AIM:4GBL) chief executive Eloy Mazon talked this week joined the studio to talk with Proactive about the company's recent partnership with U.S. Soccer.
This contract builds on the existing relationship established last year and focuses on providing U.S. Soccer with advanced data, technology, and strategic insights to enhance soccer facilities across the U.S.
Here’s a transcript of the interview.
Proactive: I'm joined by Eloy Mazon. Eloy, very good to see you again. US Soccer is a big name, can you tell us about the deal?
Eloy Mazon: Yes. U.S. Soccer, as you know, is the federation that governs soccer in the United States, much like the Football Association of England governs football here.
It’s a really exciting project because it expands on the relationship we began last year, and this year we're continuing to provide them with enhanced data, technology, and strategic insights regarding their facilities in the U.S.
This helps them grow the game of soccer, especially with the upcoming 2026 World Cup. The goal is to continue the momentum of the sport, which is expected to be the second biggest sport in the U.S. by participation by 2026.
That’s huge for U.S. Soccer, and we’re delighted to be part of that journey and to play a key role in enabling that growth.
Proactive: The value of the deal wasn’t disclosed. Why should investors be excited by this, Eloy?
Eloy Mazon: Well, as I mentioned, it's a really exciting contract, not only because of the financial value, which is significant given our scale, but also because US Soccer is such a key brand and organization in the US.
As I mentioned, they run what is predicted to be one of the biggest sports in the region.
This deal also supports our international expansion strategy that we’ve been following over the past few years, especially around establishing and growing relationships with key customers in the region.
I believe this contract is a testament to the strategy we’ve been pursuing — it’s working, and these are exciting times for us, particularly in this region.
Proactive: What should investors expect going forward then?
Eloy Mazon: We will certainly continue to grow and deepen our relationship with US Soccer.
In the US and Canada, there’s a huge demand for the data and insights we generate for our customers.
It's an exciting time for us as we continue to expand into these new markets, as we predicted, which is fantastic for us.
Proactive: Eloy, I hope you’ll keep us posted on any additional progress. Thank you very much for speaking with us today.
Eloy Mazon: Thank you.