Sporticast: The Facts Behind MLS Valuations as LAFC Tops $900 Million
On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams chat with Sportico reporter Kurt Badenhausen about his most recent MLS valuations. The data…
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MLS Franchise Valuations Ranking List: From LAFC to CF Montreal
The average MLS team is worth $582 million, according to data compiled by Sportico. Los Angeles FC ranks first at $900 million, while CF Montréal ranks last at $390…
MLS Franchise Valuations Interactive Data Viz
Explore Sportico's MLS franchise valuations with this interactive data visualization.
LAFC Tops MLS’ Most Valuable Teams at $900 Million
Larry Berg has spent more than three decades at private equity firm Apollo Global Management focused on building companies for the long term. He wants to replicate that…
D.C. United Valued at More Than $800 Million in Minority Stake Sale
It has been a struggle on the field this season for D.C. United, as the club holds the worst record in MLS with two games left on the schedule. Off the field, the team…
Shrinking Pay-TV Universe, Economy Can’t Stop Sports Rights From Climbing
Major League Soccer and Formula One both signed new media rights contracts over the last 90 days that are worth significantly more than their expiring pacts. The Big Ten…
EA Continues to Strengthen Ties With Leagues as FIFA Deal Nears End
Gaming powerhouse Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and Major League Soccer (MLS) have extended their partnership. EA Sports and MLS have had a licensing and sponsorship…
NWSL Valuations Soar on Angel City’s $100 Million Wings
NWSL valuations have soared over the last several months. As recently as two years ago, teams paid somewhere between $2 million and $5 million, roughly speaking, to…
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Sue Bird, Eli Manning Join Gotham FC Ownership at Record $40M ValuationÂ
Sue Bird and Eli Manning have joined the ownership group of NWSL club NJ/NY Gotham FC, investing at a $40 million valuation, according to three people familiar with the…
Sacramento’s MLS Dreams Hinge on More Than U.S. Open Cup Success
In 2019, Sacramento Republic FC, of the second-division United Soccer League, was signed, sealed and all but delivered to be the next Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion…
Sporticast: Fanatics and Nike Draw Closer, Apple’s MLS Strategy
On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including a new…
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NWSL Hires Investment Bank Inner Circle to Lead Two-Team Expansion
The NWSL has retained investment bank Inner Circle Sports to lead its sale of two expansion teams, according to multiple people familiar with the plans. This marks the…
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