Episode 114: World Cup Conversations, Part 1: Beth Knox and Maya Mendoza-Exstrom

The matches now in the rearview, the World Cup-induced energy is still reverberating throughout downtown Seattle. In the first part of our World Cup Conversation episodes, Jon is joined by Seattle Sports Commission President & CEO Beth Knox and Seattle Reign Chief Business Officer Maya Mendoza-Exstrom. The two co-chairs of the bid to bring the FIFA Men’s World Cup to Seattle will take us behind the scenes of securing the bid; they’ll reflect on the recently completed Seattle matches; the impact of bringing the biggest sporting event in the world to downtown Seattle; what the soccer world had to say about our city & fans; how to harness the energy and vibes this event created; what’s next for big sporting events in Seattle and much, much more. Join us for Seattle City Makers with Jon Scholes and guests Beth Knox and Maya Mendoza-Exstrom.