Building a Global Soccer Franchise from Scratch
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People Mentioned
- Mayor Mahan (Mayor of San Jose) - Referenced for his and his team's support for Bay FC.
- Brandi Chastain (Women's soccer icon, Bay FC founder) - Mentioned as a key member of Bay FC's founding four, known for her collegiate play at Santa Clara and contributions to women's soccer.
- Aly Wagner (Bay FC founder) - Identified as one of Bay FC's founding four, with ties to Santa Clara.
- Danielle Slaton (Bay FC founder) - Noted as one of Bay FC's founding four, with ties to Santa Clara.
- Leslie Osborne (Bay FC founder) - Highlighted as one of Bay FC's founding four, with ties to Santa Clara.
- Albertin Montoya (Bay FC coach) - Mentioned as the coach for Bay FC, who previously coached FC Gold Pride to a championship.
Organizations & Institutions
- Bay FC - The women's soccer club discussed in the podcast, which Brady Stewart serves as CEO.
- Levi's - Brady Stewart's previous employer, an iconic Bay Area brand where she led the direct-to-consumer business.
- San Jose Earthquakes - The MLS team that shares a building with Bay FC in San Jose, mentioned as a long-standing soccer presence in the area.
- FC Gold Pride - A former professional women's soccer team in the Bay Area coached by Albertin Montoya.
- National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) - The professional league that Bay FC joined.
- North American Soccer League (NASL) - The league the original San Jose Earthquakes played in during the 1970s.
- Santa Clara University - The university attended by all four of Bay FC's founding members, highlighting their deep roots in the San Jose soccer community.
Websites & Online Resources
- We Are Bay FC (Social Media Handles) - The collective social media presence for Bay FC, where fans can follow the team and engage with content.
Other Resources
- Paypal Park - The venue where Bay FC plays its home games.