In this episode, we’re joined by Nick Semaca, who spent nearly two decades at the renowned consulting firm McKinsey & Company before transitioning into the world of sports investment. . After building a championship-winning minor league baseball team in the U.S., Nick turned his focus to football, becoming an investor at Leyton Orient FC and SC Preußen Münster, and co-founding the new USL club FC Naples.⚽ What draws North American investors to European football💰 The trade-offs and challenges of running a club sustainably🏟️ The role of ownership boards in lower-league football🇩🇪 Navigating the 50+1 rule in German football🚀 Launching a new club in the U.S. with FC Naples🌍 The impact of the 2026 World Cup on football investment⬇️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Bundesliga content! 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!📲 Subscribe for more Bundesliga insights & exclusive interviews!🎧 Listen to The Fussball Podcast on all audio platforms:👉 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-german-fussball-podcast/id1635935563👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1y6fiEdUFUH89Ix9WDPD5oFollow us on social media:📲 Jan Åge Fjørtoft: @janaagefjortoft📲 Markus Fjørtoft: @markusfjortoft⏱ Timestamps0:00 Intro01:30 Why Did He Want to Invest In Football?05:15 Does Investing in Football Make Business Sense?08:47 Balancing Short-Term Wins vs Long-Term Strategy13:38 Why Preußen Münster? What's the Vision for the Club?18:50 Navigating German Football Culture & 50+123:00 The Evolution of Football Clubs 28:15 Starting FC Naples: How to Launch a Club from Scratch32:55 What will the effect of the World Cup in the US ACTUALLY be?