Toca Football Teams Up with MLS: SPORTS: Starts new social entertainment concept in U.S.

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Toca Football Inc. is teaming up with Major League Soccer (MLS) to introduce Toca Social, a soccer and dining experience, to the United States. The first Toca Social venue will open in Dallas next year, just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Toca Social is inspired by Topgolf and offers interactive games, a restaurant, bar, and other entertainment options. Toca Football Inc., founded by former professional soccer player Eddie Lewis, is the largest indoor soccer center operator in North America. They have also partnered with U.S. National and Angel City FC players Alyssa and Gisele Thompson, who are now stakeholders in the company. Toca Social has already launched locations in London and Birmingham and has plans for further expansion. The company has received investments from professional soccer players and chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen. [Extracted from the article]

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