Clark Hunt: Ownership Legacy and the continued Globalization of Football

In this episode of On Stage, Clark Hunt, Chairman and CEO of the Kansas City Chiefs and Chairman of FC Dallas, joins Coy Wire, sports anchor and correspondent at CNN, for a fireside chat on ownership, legacy, and the continued globalization of football. Recorded on Wednesday, March 25, at SBJ’s The Business of Soccer event in Atlanta, the conversation offers a unique perspective from one of the most influential ownership figures spanning both the NFL and global soccer. As the son of Lamar Hunt, a founding figure in the NFL and a pioneer of American soccer, Clark Hunt reflects on carrying forward a legacy while building for the future—across leagues, markets, and generations of fans. 

Key themes include: 

• Ownership Across Sports: How Hunt balances leadership between the NFL and MLS, and what each league can learn from the other 
• The Global Opportunity: Why soccer continues to expand in the U.S., and how international dynamics are shaping the sport’s future
• Sustaining Success: Lessons from building a championship organization with the Kansas City Chiefs 
• Legacy and Responsibility: What it means to steward iconic franchises while evolving with the modern sports landscape 
• The Future of Football: Where the NFL and global soccer are headed—and how ownership will play a role in that trajectory 

It’s a thoughtful look at leadership from an owner operating at the intersection of tradition and transformation. 

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