Wendy Damonte - Co-Founder & CEO of Reno Pro Soccer | $350,000,000 Mixed-Use Development in Reno, NV

<p>In this episode of The One Soccer Nation Podcast, host Kareem Rae speaks with Wendy Damonte, Co Founder and CEO of Reno Pro Soccer, about the structural decisions involved in launching a professional soccer club and stadium anchored mixed use development in Reno, Nevada.</p><p>Damonte is leading one of the most ambitious emerging projects in the USL ecosystem. The initiative centers on a mixed use district valued at roughly $350 million that combines a professional soccer stadium, entertainment district, hospitality assets, and commercial real estate in the heart of the city.</p><p>Her path into ownership is unconventional. With experience spanning broadcast journalism, healthcare leadership, and philanthropy, Damonte brings a community first philosophy and a storytelling mindset to building a professional sports organization.</p><p> </p><p>The conversation explores several structural themes shaping modern club development</p><ul><li>How local ownership and community accountability influence long term sports infrastructure projects</li><li>Why mixed use real estate has become central to the financial sustainability of professional clubs</li><li>The strategic transition from a USL League One expansion concept to a USL Championship project</li><li>How stadium design is evolving into year round civic infrastructure rather than single purpose sports venues</li><li>Capital formation strategies for projects that combine professional sports assets with real estate development</li><li>Leadership lessons from building a professional club outside traditional sports industry pathways</li></ul><p> </p><p>For investors, operators, and city leaders evaluating professional soccer expansion, the Reno project illustrates how modern clubs are increasingly built as integrated civic developments rather than standalone sports franchises.</p><p> </p><p>Wendy Damonte Contact info:</p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-damonte-842209113/ " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-damonte-842209113/ </a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:wendy@renoprosoccer.com " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">wendy@renoprosoccer.com </a></p><p><br></p><p>-------------------------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p>🔔 Subscribe &amp; Stay Connected</p><p> </p><p>👉 Interested in appearing on the podcast or partnering?</p><p> </p><p>Reach out directly via email to Kareem Rae: <a href="mailto:kr@onesoccernation.com " targ