OL Groupe Sells Seattle Reign FC for $58 Million
The sale to a consortium including the Seattle Sounders and Carlyle marks a strategic shift towards men's soccer.
- OL Groupe has agreed to sell Seattle Reign FC to a group including the Seattle Sounders and global investment firm Carlyle for $58 million.
- The sale represents 97% of the club's share capital and is subject to approval by the NWSL and MLS Board of Governors.
- OL Groupe acquired Seattle Reign FC in 2019 for approximately $3.5 million, marking a significant return on investment.
- The transaction is part of OL Groupe's strategy to refocus its efforts on men's soccer.
- OL Groupe is part of Eagle Football Holdings, controlled by American businessman John Textor, with stakes in other football clubs globally.