The NFL Touches Down in Germany and Mexico City

After hugely successful matches in both the United Kingdom and Mexico, the sport we love dearly in the United States continues to take flight to growing crowds of fans.

On November 16, 2022, the Meridian Corporate Council partnered with the National Football League for a reception celebrating the NFL's historic first American football game in Germany and the 5th official time the NFL has hosted a regular season game in Mexico. The reception opened with welcome remarks from   Ambassador Stuart Holliday, CEO, Meridian International Center. Following him were special remarks from Brendon Plack, Senior Vice President, NFL and Stacey White, Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of State. 

Joe Maloney, Vice President, Washington Commanders in conversation with Brendon Plack, Senior Vice President – Government Affairs, NFL. November 16, 2022. Photo by Jess Latos

Fred Humphries, Corporate Vice President, U.S. Government Affairs, Microsoft and Nia King-Rubie, Managing Partner, Immersive Strategies LLC engage in conversation. November 16, 2022. Photo by Jess Latos

Mark Overmann, Executive Director, Alliance for International Exchange, Christine Shiau, Executive Director, Aspen Institute, and Robin McGahey, Chief Communications Officer, Embassy of the United Kingdom share a laugh. November 16, 2022. Photo by Jess Latos

Diplomats from the Embassy of Mexico pose for a group picture. November 16, 2022. Photo by Jess Latos

Amanda Deatherage Kalyan, Director for Member Engagement and Corporate Relations converses with Leila Afas, Director, Global Public Policy. November 16, 2022. Photo by Jess Latos

Kenneth Edmonds, Vice President – Government Affairs, NFL in conversation with Michael Hasper, Minister (Communication and Culture), Embassy of Germany. November 16, 2022. Photo by Jess Latos

Stacey White, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges, U.S. Department of State provides special remarks. November 16, 2022. Photo by Jess Latos

Guests listen to remarks. November 16, 2022. Photo by Jess Latos

Meridian and the NFL partnered to celebrate games both in Germany and Mexico. November 16, 2022. Photo by Jess Latos