The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the broadest fanbases in American professional sports—none can rival the major international soccer teams, granted. As the NFL continues to try to grow its fanbase beyond the borders of the United States, the league is hoping Pittsburgh can be one of the teams that will help makes a difference.
The Steelers themselves are eager to cater to that international fanbase, but it’s not wholly without hesitation, as owner Art Rooney II recently admitted when discussing future plans to play a game in Mexico, which cannot take place in 2023 due to construction being done in preparation for the World Cup in their target stadium in Mexico City.