# Victor Matheson

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The impact of the World Cup on host cities and U.S. tourism

Will the World Cup be a net positive for the host cities? Sports Economics Professor Victor Matheson joined America's First News takes us behind the headline.

Victor Matheson Explains NHL Salary Caps, No State Income Tax & Arena Financing

How much of an advantage do NHL teams in Florida, Texas, Tennessee, Nevada, and other no state income tax states really have under the NHL salary cap? In this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, host Jason Linkes sits down with renowned sports economist Victor Matheson, Professor of Economics at Ho…

thePodcast: Money makes the soccer world go round

For the week of  Aug. 2, 2026: Fresh off the biggest FIFA World Cup in history — subsidized by taxpayers in the U.S., Mexico and Canada — FIFA boss Gianni Infantino had visions of even bigger profits. With help from a relative of Donald Trump. On this edition of thePodcast, one of the world’s top…

Gillette Stadium and the economics of sports in Boston with Victor Matheson

In this episode, we're talking with economics professor Victor Matheson about the history of Gillette Stadium and Boston's aversion to stadium funding more broadly. The conversation touches on Fenway, the new ballpark in Worcester, Robert Kraft's new Revs home, and the one public stadium project th…

Bay Area residents hope tourism boost stays afloat

The Bay Area is banking on another wave of major events on the horizon. As we look forward to the WNBA and MLB All Star Games next summer, the steady stream of conferences is also boosting event tourism. But residents and local businesses want to see that momentum sustained. To find out more KCBS'…

649. Should Ohio State (and Michigan, and Clemson) Join the N.F.L.?

Soccer leagues around the world use a promotion-and-relegation system to reward the best teams and punish the worst. We ask whether American sports fans would enjoy a similar system. (Part two of a two-part series.)  SOURCES: Domonique Foxworth, sports analyst and former N.F.L. player. Stefan Szy…

648. The Merger You Never Knew You Wanted

The N.F.L. is a powerful cartel with imperial desires. College football is about to undergo a financial reckoning. So maybe they should team up? (Part one of a two-part series.)  SOURCES: DeMaurice Smith, former executive director of the National Football League Players Association. Domonique Foxw…

Extra: What Is Sportswashing — and Does It Work? (Update)

In ancient Rome, it was bread and circuses. Today, it’s a World Cup, an Olympics, and a new Saudi-backed golf league that’s challenging the PGA Tour. Can a sporting event really repair a country’s reputation — or will it trigger the dreaded Streisand Effect? Also: why the major U.S. sports leagues …

How the San Francisco 49ers Stopped Being Losers (Update)

They’re heading to the Super Bowl for the second time in five years. But back in 2018, they were coming off a long losing streak — and that’s the year we sat down with 49ers  players, coaches, and executives to hear their turnaround plans. It’s probably time to consider the turnaround a success.   …