California Sports Lawyer® Podcast with Jeremy Evans: Why U.S. Sports Teams Are Worth More Than European Giants—and the Legal Structures Behind It
In the Season 8 premiere, California Sports Lawyer® Podcast host Jeremy M. Evans breaks down one of the most compelling financial contrasts in global sports today: why American professional sports franchises command significantly higher valuations than iconic European clubs, even when those clubs often have larger global fanbases. Jeremy explores the legal, structural, and economic frameworks that make U.S. teams uniquely attractive, stable, and scalable investments.
This episode examines how closed league systems, centralized governance, predictable media rights revenue, and strong investor protections contribute to higher franchise values in the United States. In contrast, European clubs face relegation risk, fragmented governance, and financial volatility that suppress long-term valuations despite on-field success and global popularity.
From ownership structures and revenue sharing to league control and downside risk, Jeremy explains how legal architecture—not just wins and fan engagement—drives valuation in modern sports. Whether you’re a fan, executive, investor, or lawyer, this episode offers a clear lens into the business of sport and why structural design matters more than ever. (Season 8, Episode 1).
Listen in as award-winning attorney and industry leader Jeremy Evans navigates the fine print on the biggest topics and most interesting legal angles in entertainment, media, and sports law. The top entertainment, media, and sports podcast is streaming on all major platforms!
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About Jeremy M. Evans:
Jeremy M. Evans is the CEO and Managing Attorney at California Sports Lawyer®, representing entertainment, media, and sports clients in contractual, intellectual property, and dealmaking matters. Evans is an award-winning attorney and industry leader based in Los Angeles and Newport Beach, California. He can be reached at Jeremy@CSLlegal.com. www.CSLlegal.com.
About Bleav:
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