The MLS continues to rise in value and much of it thanks to the important investors who have decided to come from abroad. In recent months, the Wilf family, owners of the Minnesota Vikings, finally broke into the soccer market with the purchase of Orlando City for almost $ 500 million and, now, more discreetly, Mark Ingram II has also done his thing within DC United.
In a season of hundreds of positive changes for the club, the fans have been able to see the appointment of Danita Johnson and Lucy Rushton in the board of directors and also the arrival of the youngest coach at the time in Hernán Losada. But now, the property has also been the transaction of the running back of the Houston Texans and with a great benefit for the organization, which, with this movement, has been valued at 710 million dollars, according Sporty.
“DC United is a club steeped in tradition and promising. I am excited about the recent investment the club has made in a sustainable future and the decisions they have made at the leadership levels on and off the pitch. In addition, the team’s values have been visible and aligned with my beliefs, “commented Ingram in an official team statement.” I have been fortunate to attend team games and the passion from the community and fans is second to none. I look forward to taking an active role in the group so that I can help compete for trophies and have a greater impact in the community. “
Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan, co-chairs of the institution, mentioned having had contact with Ingram since 2019 and that was where they began to work on their relationship at this time. DC United has made big changes since 2018 with the opening of Audi Field, as well as the founding of Loudoun United FC. and the opening of its high performance center for this year.
A new star in MLS investing
In the MLS it is not unusual to see figures from other sports arrive with their money for the construction and support of other franchises. On the side of the NFL we also have the recent case of Russell Wilson taking part in the Seattle Sounders, while in the NBA the investments of James Harden for the Houston Dynamo and his teammate Kevin Durant with the Philadelphia Union have arrived.
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