Ciaran McArdle

Author & Entrepreneur

Ciaran McArdle has dedicated his career to soccer in America. He is the co-founder of XL Soccer World, a company that operates 10 soccer facilities across the entire span of the East Coast—most recently building a $20 million state-of-the-art location in Lake Nona, Florida. XL Soccer World facilities host more than three million visitors each year.

The company was recently acquired by SoFive Soccer Centers, a company in the City Football Group portfolio. In 2020, Ciaran also launched The XL Academy—a full-time school for promising young soccer players, with campuses in both Lake Nona and Winter Park. In the five short years as a school, XL Academy has played an integral role in moving 23 local students on to professional and academy contracts and having eight students make international appearances, all while maintaining a 100% college placement record.

In his philanthropic efforts, Ciaran chairs the organization Kicking Kids Cancer. In 2015, he was awarded “40 under 40” by Orlando Business Journal and in 2016 “CEO of the year.” He holds a bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of York and a Master’s degree in Avionics.

He is a Forbes published author with his best-selling book The Soccer of Success reaching number one on Amazon new releases.

Life Lessons from the Beautiful Game

The adrenaline and precision of soccer’s biggest moments don’t just belong on the pitch. They are the same forces that can elevate your career, relationships, and personal ambitions.

In The Soccer of Success: How the Beautiful Game Can Help You Achieve Goals in Business and Life, Ciaran McArdle offers his game plan for turning aspirations into accomplishments, no matter your field. McArdle is co-founder of XL Soccer World and a trailblazer in sports entrepreneurship. He breaks down soccer’s success formula into a practical, repeatable system: Plan, Perform, Recover. Drawing on years of experience developing state-of-the-art soccer facilities and leading teams to excel, he reveals how to set ambitious goals, charge forward with agility, and go the distance like the pros.

“Peak performance is going to look different for everyone reading this book,” McArdle said. “Some are looking for a big promotion; others are hoping to start their own company. Some want to take better care of their finances; others would love to run a 5K at a respectable time. Whatever you are looking to accomplish, though, the lessons here are designed to help you achieve it.”

Turning Goals into Wins

Through vivid anecdotes from the pitch, memorable exercises, and razor-sharp insights, McArdle offers a transformative toolkit. Readers will learn how to build winning teams, adapt to pressure in high-stakes environments, and reflect on setbacks to fuel future victories. From elite players to scrappy underdogs, the stories he shares inspire readers to redefine their
potential.

Whether you’re managing a business, striving for personal growth, or juggling the chaos of daily life, The Soccer of Success teaches you how to play the long game—and win. Kick off your journey to success by visiting soccerofsuccess.com