YOSHI MARUYAMA
CEO
TOCA FOOTBALL
WHY: Heads soccer experience and training company based in Costa Mesa, founded by former professional soccer player Eddie Lewis. Said to be the largest indoor soccer center operator in North America.
IN THE NEWS: Last October, announced the close of a $100M Series F round, which will fund the company’s global expansion, new technologies and upgrading its TOCA Soccer training centers.
NOTABLE: Partnering with Major League Soccer to open first Topgolf-inspired soccer entertainment concept, TOCA Social, in the U.S. ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in 11 U.S. cities.
QUOTABLE: “As these massive tentpole sporting events are hosted here, we think there are significant opportunities to grow TOCA Social into multiple locations.”
