Soccer is no longer a niche opportunity in U.S. franchising — and this FRANdata report makes the case in numbers. With outdoor participation surpassing 14 million players, a fan base that skews younger and more diverse than any other major sport, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup driving a new wave of cultural momentum, the conditions for franchise growth in soccer-related businesses have rarely been stronger.
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Soccer is no longer a niche opportunity in U.S. franchising — and this FranData report makes the case in numbers. With outdoor participation surpassing 14 million players, a fan base that skews younger and more diverse than any other major sport, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup driving a new wave of cultural momentum, the conditions for franchise growth in soccer-related businesses have rarely been stronger.