The Seattle Sounders and global investment firm Carlyle have finalized their acquisition of the Seattle Reign FC, a women's soccer team in the NWSL, from France's OL Groupe for $58 million. The deal, valued at approximately €54 million, marks a significant change in Seattle's soccer landscape. The Reign FC will continue to play their home games at Lumen Field. This acquisition aligns the Reign FC with three other NWSL clubs that share ownership with MLS teams. The sale was confirmed by Eagle Football Group, owners of Lyon.
Seattle Sounders FC and investment firm Carlyle have completed a purchase agreement with the Olympique Lyonnais Groupe to acquire Seattle Reign FC. https://t.co/EANR78AuPs
The sale of Seattle Reign FC is finally complete. "Lumen is our home. The club's not moving anywhere." #NWSL https://t.co/PN826PzoSl
The Sounders’ ownership group and The Carlyle Group have finalized their $58 million acquisition of NWSL Seattle Reign FC from France's OL Groupe. The Reign joins three other NWSL clubs in sharing ownership with an MLS club. @AlexMSilverman reports ⬇️ https://t.co/gII70BEv7K
The Seattle Sounders and international investment firm Carlyle have finalized their deal to acquire the Seattle Reign of the NWSL: https://t.co/lnzzFotnBo
Eagle Football Group, owners of Lyon, have confirmed the sale of women's football club OL Reign for a sum in the region of €54m. ⬇️ https://t.co/AGeAaBnnbd
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NEW: In a move that will change Seattle's soccer landscape, the Sounders and global investment firm Carlyle have finalized their acquisition of the Reign FC. https://t.co/ypI7gGQwc1