Path to being part of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Max Simpson

On this episode Kolby and Olivia is joined by guest Max Simpson. Max is currently a Corporate Partnerships Account Manager with the Reno Aces & 1868 FC. Along with that he was a former contributor to Front Office Sports. Currently, he is a contributor to Sponsorship Space.  In this episode we discuss Max’s journey from intern with the Arizona Diamond Backs to now working full-time with the Reno organizations. Max is an avid soccer fan so of course we talk about his love for the sport and the landscape of the sport in the U.S. Podcast Time Description 3:55 to 7:40, We discuss his current job working for two sport organizations at the same time. 8:00  to 17:15, The landscape of Soccer in the U.S.  17:15 to 21:00, Discuss his goal of being part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in any capacity 21:00 to 25:00, Max shares his favorite memory of how the game of Soccer unites people 25:00 to 31:00, Took a look at his experience as an intern in Baseball 31:00 to 40:20, The importance of internships. Are they worth it and why are they important? 40:20 to 46:24, Shout out to the field/grounds crew of the Reno Aces and 1868 FC. Shares how to be part of their internship 46:24 to 49:50, Max shares people who has positively impact his life.  Join us every Thursday 9 PM ET, 8 PM CT for the #sportsasajob chat. We discuss topics and ask questions based on that week's episode. This chat will give everyone another opportunity to network and have critical conversations.  You do not have to listen to the episode to know what is going on. It would give you better insight into why we are discussing certain topics and asking certain questions. I look forward to chatting and meeting you.  f you listened to the episode please leave a review and rating here: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/sports-as-a-job-975877 Intro Music credit to ABAPO Music Studios: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwF1OqcNsQEOd0iNu0Yjitg