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Recent MLS and NWSL Investment Prices and Stadium Costs
With the recent sale of the Washington Spirit to Michelle Kang for $35 million and pending sale of Real Salt Lake for an estimated $400 million, we breakdown the recent sales, expansion fees and new stadium construction costs across Major League Soccer and the National Women's Soccer League. These United States based soccer leagues have become a hot-bed for investment from all sectors of business and with that investment comes the rise of soccer-specific stadiums. Franchises are not only investing in their players with development and training facilities, they are investing in the fan experience with building soccer-specific stadiums to create an atmosphere that larger stadiums cannot create.
Sale Prices
Recently known sale prices for Major League Soccer and National Women's Soccer League franchises.
Houston Dynamo + Houston Dash (2021): $400 million
Ted Segal, founder/president of real estate and finance companies, purchased both the Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash for $400 million for controlling stake. This sale price does not include the stadium or training facility.
Orlando City SC + Orlando Pride (2021): $450 million
Wilf family, owners of the Minnesota Vikings, purchased Orlando City SC and the Orlando Pride for an estimated $450 million. This sale price includes the stadium an training facilities.
Real Salt Lake (pending, 2022): $400 million
David Blitzer and Ryan Smith are purchasing Real Salt Lake for an estimated $400 million. Smith is majority owner of the Utah Jazz, while Blitzer is a minority owner of the New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia 76ers and other international soccer franchises.
Washington Spirit (2022): $35 million
The Washington Spirit, reigning NWSL champions, were sold for $35 million to Michelle Kang to gain the controlling shares of the team. Kang initially bid $21 million for the team but then increased her amount to the $35 million in order to out bid Todd Boehly's $25 million. Boehly is co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Lakers and Sparks.
Expansion Fees
Recently known expansion fees for Major League Soccer and National Women's Soccer League franchises.
MLS
Miami Fusion (1998): $20 million
Atlanta United FC (2004): $70 million
Inter Miami (2014): $25 million, part of David Bechham's contract with LA Galaxy with option to buy expansion franchise
Nashville SC (2017) & Austin FC (2018): $200 million
Charlotte FC (2019): $325 million
NWSL
Sacramento, now San Diego (2019): est. $2 million
Kansas City Current (2021): $5 million
Stadium Costs
Recently known costs for brand-new built stadiums in Major League Soccer and National Women's Soccer League.
Kansas City Current, TBD name
- est. Open 2024
- est. $70 million
- Soccer-specific stadium
- First NWSL only stadium
Columbus Crew SC, Lower.com Field
- $314 million
- Opened July 2021
- Soccer-specific stadium
Austin FC, Q2 Stadium
- $260 million
- Opened June 2021
- Soccer-specific stadium
FC Cincinnati, TQL Stadium
- $250 million
- Opened May 2021
- Soccer-specific stadium
Inter Miami, DRV PNK Stadium
- $60 million
- Opened August 2020
- Soccer-specific stadium
Minnesota United, Allianz Field
- $200 million
- Opened April 2019
- Soccer-specific stadium
D.C. United, Audi Field
- $400 million
- Opened July 2018
- Soccer-specific stadium
Los Angeles FC, Banc of California Stadium
- $350 million
- Opened April 2018
- Soccer-specific stadium
Atlanta United, Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- $1.6 billion
- Opened September 2017
- Multi-sport venue
Orlando City SC, Exploria Stadium
- $155 million
- Opened March 2017
- Soccer-specific stadium
- First stadium to host MLS, NWSL and USL teams as same time
San Jose Earthquakes, PayPal Park
- $100 million
- Opened March 2015
- Soccer-specific stadium
Houston Dynamo FC, BBVA Stadium
- $95 million
- Opened May 2012
- Multi-purpose stadium
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