Pennsylvania: The Epicenter of Sports in 2026: NFL Draft, FIFA World Cup & MLB All-Star Game

As the Host City Executive for Philadelphia Soccer 2026, Meg is the driving force behind bringing the FIFA World Cup to the City of Brotherly Love. If that sounds like a big job, it is - but it's just one entry in her impressive playbook. This is the same talented strategist who helped coordinate Pope Francis's historic visit to Philadelphia in 2015.  

When she's not orchestrating world-class events, Meg runs Signature 57, a strategic communications firm where she's become the go-to expert for tourism, arts, and culture in Philadelphia. Her client list reads like a who's who of the city's most beloved institutions.  

A proud alumna of La Salle University, Meg's work has earned her some remarkable recognition, including the Benemerenti Medal from Pope Francis and a place on the Philadelphia Business Journal's Power 100.  

In 2026, while you're enjoying World Cup matches at Lincoln Financial Field or living it up at the 40-day Fan Fest, remember: it all happened because Meg Kane knows how to turn "impossible" into a "done deal."

Anne has been living and breathing the world of marketing for more than 20 years, and while so much has changed, she believes one force remains: innate human behavior. 

Anne began her career in Financial Services developing marketing programs for Citibank and Capital One. Then, she went agency-side and became obsessed with unearthing those rare and elusive insights that inspire truly breakthrough marketing across every channel and at every stage of the consumer journey. Anne has created record-breaking campaigns for brands such as IKEA, XFINITY, Wawa, Humana, DuPont, and Peloton, to name a few. 

Anne is known for her deep, intimate understanding of how to move people emotionally, and what it takes to move people, physically. As Deputy Secretary of Tourism, Anne will inspire the 72 million Americans who live within a four-hour drive of Pennsylvania to experience the thrill of The Great American Getaway that only the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer. 

When not doing advertising, Anne is answering to her two-year-old and planning her very own next great adventure. 

Michael Harris was named vice president, marketing and government affairs in January 2025, leading a department responsible for the team’s brand, creative, video, digital, and promotional efforts. He also serves as a liaison for various governmental and civic matters. 

Michael has played a key role in major club initiatives throughout the years, including the development of Citizens Bank Park, focusing on securing private financing, obtaining legislative approvals, and overseeing the organization’s transition from Veterans Stadium. He currently collaborates on the future mixed-use development of the Sports Complex and planning for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. 

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Michael has a BA in political science from the University of Michigan and an MBA in both marketing and finance from Drexel University. He serves on the board of PHL Sports, a division of the PHLCVB; Phillies Charities, Inc., the organization’s charitable foundation; The Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation, which operates the Independence Visitor Center; Mural Arts Philadelphia, the nation’s largest public art program; and is board president of the Sports Complex Special Services District, which coordinates efforts between elected officials, venue operators and the surrounding community.