The wild numbers behind the World Cup and how the NWSL’s expansion is forging a new marketplace (feat. Danielle Slaton)

In 2026 North America is set to host the prestigious World Cup matches across 3 countries, 16 cities. You know what the means? MONEY. Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner break down the insane numbers behind ensuring every city meets FIFA requirements to host the games. Lastly, we sit down with a fellow World Cup athlete herself, Danielle Slaton. We dive into the evolution of the women's game here in the U.S., the pathway to today's current National Women's Soccer League, and ultimately her co-founding NWSL's newest expansion team, Bay FC -- which Andre is a minority stakeholder in! Tap in. Follow Point Forward on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. Part of SB Nation and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner formed their brotherhood on the NBA hardwood. Now in retirement, they've teamed up again to create the Point Forward Podcast; aptly named after the unique position they played in the league. These two unapologetic truth-tellers will use their platform to share the opinions and hot takes that made them fan favorites and at times, polarizing throughout their career. Dre and Evan keep their fingers firmly on the pulse of the sports world at large, business and culture. Each week tap in as they navigate everything from sports headlines & tech innovations to book reviews and trending memes. Throw in a rotating cast of some of the world's most elite players, musicians, and entrepreneurs and you'll quickly see why Point Forward is a refreshing new direction to the athlete conversation space. Candid. Unconventional. Witty. Welcome to the future. Part of SB Nation and the Vox Media Podcast Network.