San Diego to receive 30th Major League Soccer franchise ahead of 2025 debut
by Agencies from US news | The Guardian on (#6BSX8)
- MLS awards 30th franchise to San Diego on Thursday
- London-based owner is worth an estimated $3.6bn
Major League Soccer has awarded San Diego its 30th franchise, which is set to join the league in 2025.
The expansion team announced Thursday is owned by billionaire Mohamed Mansour and the Sycuan Tribe, the first Native American tribe to have an ownership stake in a professional soccer team. The ownership group also includes San Diego Padres star third baseman Manny Machado.
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