Portland Thorns Welcome New Investors, Including Phoenix Suns Co-Owner and Columbia Sportswear CEO
The additions aim to bolster the NWSL club's growth and development, including a new training facility.
- The Portland Thorns have added five new investors to their ownership group, including Phoenix Suns co-owner Sam Garvin and Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle.
- Other new investors are former NBA player Josh Childress, TPG co-managing partner Nehal Raj, and Revitate partner and CEO Kunal Merchant.
- The Bhathal family, who acquired the Thorns for a record $63 million in January, spearheaded the inclusion of these new investors.
- The new investment group plans to develop a state-of-the-art training facility and expand business and philanthropic initiatives.
- The Thorns continue to be a leading franchise in the NWSL, known for high attendance and multiple championships.
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