Miami Heat’s Victor Oladipo is said to be among the latest high-profile names to join a deal for the Liga MX team.
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- The investment group DC United CSO is led by Sam Porter and real estate investor Al Tylis
- Porter told Sportico that the 50% agreement with Necaxa has been unanimously approved by the Mexican Soccer Association.
- NBA All-Stars Richard Hamilton and Shawn Marion are among the new investors
The proposed sale of 50 percent of Mexican soccer club Necaxa was approved by a group of investors, including DC United CEO Sam Porter, by the Mexican Soccer Association (FMF).
The Liga MX team agreement was first announced by Sportico last month. In addition to Porter, real estate investor Al Tylis, German soccer star Mesut Ozil, and Major League Baseball (MLB) Justin Verlander are among the investment group’s notable names.
Now, Porter told Sportico that the acquisition has been unanimously approved by the FMF. He added that three National Basketball Association (NBA) players – Miami Heat’s Victor Oladipo, retired All-Stars Richard Hamilton and Shawn Marion – have also joined the group as minority investors.
The deal, which Sportico says is worth “in nine low numbers,” will become the first major US investment in Liga MX, which remains the most watched soccer league in North America.
The current owners of Necaxa, the Tinajero family, issued a statement in April confirming the imminent sale, although they said the club would keep its name, location and colors. Ernesto Tenagero will have the last word in all the club’s decisions.
A Necaxa statement on May 24 said: “Today is a historic day for our club, our fans and sports in Mexico in general. This type of investment led by people with extensive experience in international sport will undoubtedly benefit all of Mexican soccer.
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