The 2023 North American Soccer Business and Media Awards Recipients.

2023 Rising Stars

  • RAFAEL CABRERA

    Director, Communications, Inter Miami CF

  • EMILY COSLER

    Director, Strategy, U.S. Soccer Federation

  • SAM GOLDBERG

    Manager of Data Science & Analytics, NY Red Bulls

  • JACK GRIMSE

    Broadcaster, Digital Strategy Expert and Content Creator

  • KARA KORBER

    Senior Director Soccer Business Development, LA Galaxy

  • ALEX LEVIN

    Executive Director, Marketing, KC Current

  • ALEJANDRA MAGANA

    Senior Manager, Commercial Partnerships for Men’s Competitions, CONCACAF

  • CHRIS NAFICY

    Production Manager, IMG

  • MIKE NASTRI

    Coordinating Producer, CBS Sports

  • JENALNI ROOKS

    Coordinating Producer, CBS Sports

  • SEAN SULLIVAN

    Producer, Digital Talent Production & Storytelling, FOX Sports

RISING STARS

Honoring the leaders of North American soccer business and media.

We are proud to offer the only awards program dedicated solely to North America soccer business and media, providing a unique opportunity for recognition that cannot be found elsewhere. As the sport of soccer continues to grow in popularity and influence across North America, it is vital that we provide a platform for recognizing excellence and innovation in all aspects of the game.

You have the opportunity to showcase your achievements, increase your visibility, and gain recognition from your peers, industry leaders, and fans.

2023 Judges Panel

  • Sirena Amarikwa

    Head of Digital and Branding, Black Players for Change

  • Yael Averbuch West

    GM and Head of Soccer Operations, NJ/NY Gotham FC (NWSL)

  • Shaw Brown

    Coordinating Producer/Producer, WarnerMedia/Major League Soccer

  • Neil Buethe

    Chief Communications Officer, U.S. Soccer Federation

  • Katia Castorena

    Reporter, ESPN Deportes

  • Jimmy Conrad

    Founder/CEO, Analyst/Host, Radical Creative Group, CBS Sports

  • Maurice Edu

    Analyst, AppleTV

  • Janelly Farias

    Player, Commentator, Club Pachuca, CBS

  • Dan Gargan

    Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Lou Fusz Athletic

  • Brendan Hannan

    Managing Partner, Skylark

  • Ana Caty Hernandez

    Lead Anchor, TUDN Mexico & TUDN USA

  • Rodolfo Landeros

    Anchor, FOX Deportes

  • Pablo Maurer

    Writer, The Athletic

  • Marisabel Munoz

    Senior Vice President, Communications, Major League Soccer

  • Amobi Okugo

    Founder and CEO, A Frugal Athlete

  • Leslie Osborne

    Co-Founder, Broadcaster, Influencer, NWSL to the Bay

  • Megan Reyes

    Social Media Marketer, Host, Influencer

  • Fernando Schwartz

    Reporter

  • Kyle Sheldon

    Founder and CEO, Name and Number

  • Dennis Sprenkle

    Chief Administrative Officer, Quantum

  • Taylor Twellman

    Lead MLS Analyst, AppleTV

2023 JUDGES