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Brian Mackin (from left), director of athletics at UNC Greensboro; Richard Beard, president and CEO of Greensboro Sports Foundation; John Currie, vice president and director of athletics at Wake Forest University; and Mark Owens, president and CEO of Greater Winston-Salem, participate in a panel discussion moderated by Mike Fox, president and CEO of Piedmont Triad Partnership, on Tuesday at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

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Mackin participates in the panel discussion.

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Triad leaders discuss impact of hosting national men's soccer teams for World Cup; see the photos

High Point University President Nido Qubein speaks before a panel discussion is held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

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High Point University President Nido Qubein laughs while speaking to the crowd before a panel discussion is held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Mark Owens (left), president and CEO of Greater Winston-Salem, and John Currie, vice president and director of athletics at Wake Forest University, laugh while listening to High Point University President Nido Qubein speak before a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

High Point Mayor Cyril Jefferson applauds while listening to High Point University President Nido Qubein speak before a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

High Point University President Nido Qubein (right) welcomes Mike Fox, president and CEO of Piedmont Triad Partnership, to the stage before a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Mike Fox, president and CEO of Piedmont Triad Partnership, speaks before a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Mike Fox (right), president and CEO of Piedmont Triad Partnership, welcomes N.C. Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley to the stage before a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

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N.C. Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley speaks before a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

N.C. Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley jokes with High Point University President Nido Qubein while speaking before a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Attendees listen as N.C. Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley speaks before a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

N.C. Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley speaks before a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Attendees of a panel discussion watch a recorded video of Norway National Men’s Soccer Team Assistant Coach and Player Manager Brede Hangeland speaking on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

N.C. Rep. Kanika Brown smiles while watching a recorded video of Norway National Men’s Soccer Team Assistant Coach and Player Manager Brede Hangeland speaking on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Attendees of a panel discussion watch a recorded video of German National Men’s Soccer Team Head Coach Julian Nagelsmann speaking on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Calvin McRae, vice president of public policy for Greater Winston-Salem, smiles while watching a recorded video of German National Men’s Soccer Team Head Coach Julian Nagelsmann speaking on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Mark Owens, president and CEO of Greater Winston-Salem, participates in a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Mark Owens, president and CEO of Greater Winston-Salem, participates in a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Brian Mackin, director of athletics at UNC Greensboro, participates in a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Brian Mackin, director of athletics at UNC Greensboro, participates in a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Mark Owens, president and CEO of Greater Winston-Salem, participates in a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Richard Beard, president and CEO of Greensboro Sports Foundation, participates in a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

John Currie, vice president and director of athletics at Wake Forest University, participates in a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

John Currie, the athletics director at Wake Forest, will serve as the ACC chair of Athletic Directors for 2026-27 academic year.

Allison Lee Isley, Journal

Brian Mackin (from left), director of athletics at UNC Greensboro; Richard Beard, president and CEO of Greensboro Sports Foundation; John Currie, vice president and director of athletics at Wake Forest University; and Mark Owens, president and CEO of Greater Winston-Salem, participate in a panel discussion moderated by Mike Fox, president and CEO of Piedmont Triad Partnership, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Brian Mackin (from left), director of athletics at UNC Greensboro; Richard Beard, president and CEO of Greensboro Sports Foundation; John Currie, vice president and director of athletics at Wake Forest University; and Mark Owens, president and CEO of Greater Winston-Salem, participate in a panel discussion moderated by Mike Fox, president and CEO of Piedmont Triad Partnership, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Brian Mackin (from left), director of athletics at UNC Greensboro; Richard Beard, president and CEO of Greensboro Sports Foundation; John Currie, vice president and director of athletics at Wake Forest University; and Mark Owens, president and CEO of Greater Winston-Salem, participate in a panel discussion moderated by Mike Fox, president and CEO of Piedmont Triad Partnership, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Brian Mackin (from left), director of athletics at UNC Greensboro; Richard Beard, president and CEO of Greensboro Sports Foundation; John Currie, vice president and director of athletics at Wake Forest University; and Mark Owens, president and CEO of Greater Winston-Salem, participate in a panel discussion moderated by Mike Fox, president and CEO of Piedmont Triad Partnership, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Greensboro Mayor Marikay Abuzuaiter listens during a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Stephanie Pace Brown, president and CEO of Visit Winston-Salem, and Anthony Cordo, president and CEO of Visit Greensboro, share a laugh after attending a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

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Sen. Paul Lowe (from left) speaks with Guilford Technical Community College President Anthony Clarke and Chief Officer for Strategic and Industry Partnerships Manuel Dudley after attending a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

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N.C. Rep. Kanika Brown shakes hands with John Currie, vice president and director of athletics at Wake Forest University, following a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

Sen. Paul Lowe speaks with John Currie, vice president and director of athletics at Wake Forest University, following a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Allison Lee Isley,Journal

N.C. Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley is interviewed following a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

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An employee with Piedmont Triad Partnership carries table centerpieces comprised of N.C. flags, American flags, Norwegian flags and German flags following a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

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An employee with Piedmont Triad Partnership carries table centerpieces comprised of N.C. flags, American flags, Norwegian flags and German flags following a panel discussion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center in High Point, N.C. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

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Panel discussion on Triad as host for World Cup

Brian Mackin (from left), director of athletics at UNC Greensboro; Richard Beard, president and CEO of Greensboro Sports Foundation; John Currie, vice president and director of athletics at Wake Forest University; and Mark Owens, president and CEO of Greater Winston-Salem, participate in a panel discussion moderated by Mike Fox, president and CEO of Piedmont Triad Partnership, on Tuesday at High Point University’s Qubein Arena and Conference Center. The panelists discussed the economic opportunity and impact of the Triad hosting the German and Norwegian men's national soccer teams for this summer’s World Cup.

Mackin participates in the panel discussion.

Owens (left) Currie laugh while listening to High Point University President Nido Qubein speak before the panel discussion.

N.C. Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley speaks before the panel discussion on Tuesday.

Attendees of the panel discussion watch a recorded video of German National Men’s Soccer Team Head Coach Julian Nagelsmann speaking.

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