Guest: Justin Papadakis - Deputy CEO & Chief Real Estate Officer at USL

In this episode of the Family Office Real Estate Institute Podcast, host DJ Van Keuren sits down with Justin Papadakis, Deputy CEO and Chief Real Estate Officer at the United Soccer League (USL). Justin shares how real estate development has become a cornerstone of USL’s growth strategy, from building state-of-the-art soccer-specific stadiums to creating mixed-use districts that serve as anchors for community development.

He discusses the intersection of sports, real estate, and city planning, and how leagues like USL are leveraging real estate to fuel expansion, attract investors, and deliver long-term value. This conversation covers the challenges and opportunities of stadium development, the economics of professional sports real estate, and what family offices can learn from the USL’s innovative approach to growth.

From the economics of stadium finance to lessons family offices can apply in their own portfolios, this conversation goes deep into the powerful intersection of sports and real estate.

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