Predicting the Aftermath of the 2026 World Cup (PREVIEW)

Steven Godfrey's feeling a soccer-filled future for U.S. sports fans, but he wants to talk about that path with Ryan Nanni first. (Somehow, this leads to a brief discussion of famous NYU graduates.) What are the indicators that would show this World Cup impacted the American audience long-term? What can we observe from the PWHL and NHL after the Winter Games? And are Godfrey and Ryan even the viewers any of these leagues should care about?This is a preview of the full episode, which is available to paid subscribers – go to phantomisland.show to sign up today. Phantom Island is presented by Homefield and produced by Michael Surber.