Pablo Milad Highlights National Pride for Rolando Inostroza, the First Chilean to Establish a Franchise in the United States
In a recent interview, Pablo Milad, president of the National Association of Professional Football (ANFP), expressed his deep pride in the historic achievement of Rolando Inostroza, who became the first Chilean to establish a franchise in the United States. Milad emphasized Inostrosa's strong work ethic, principles, and values as key pillars of his success, underscoring that his example reflects the importance of hard work and vision in achieving great goals.
Major Sporting Events Set to Arrive in Chile
Chile’s Minister of Sport, Jaime Pizarro, has expressed his vision for the nation to host world-class sporting events in the coming year, reinforcing its status as a premier destination for international competitions. Among the highlighted events are the FIFA U-20 World Cup (soccer), the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup (basketball), and a track cycling world championship, regarded as the most significant sporting event of 2025.
The minister also spoke of plans for future sports collaborations between Chile, California, and the broader Latin American region. Pizarro underscored the role of sports as a powerful tool for fostering connections, strengthening relationships, and driving regional integration. He reaffirmed Chile’s readiness and commitment to fostering partnerships that advance these shared goals.
The First Chilean to Own a Sports Franchise in the USA
Since 2024, Rolando Inostroza has founded a club in California that competes in the United Soccer League 2. His focus is on developing talent through an academy that uses South American soccer methodologies. This achievement marks him as the first Chilean to own a sports franchise in the U.S. since that year. If you want to learn more, click this link.