Margain: MLS is the most diverse sports league in the world
Eddie Margain · Ep 63: Eddie Margain on Fleeing Mexico and Building Austin FC · Joe Lonsdale · Jun 22, 2023 · at 14:05
Austin FC co-founder Eddie Margain explains why bringing a soccer team to Austin was the best demographic fit for the city.
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“In fact, MLS is the most diverse league in the world.”
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