N.Asheville Soccer Club is in its fourth season in the MLS, and principal owner John Ingram announced Thursday that he is a two-time MVP and NBA champion. Giannis Antetokounmpoand the NHL Nashville Predators“All-Time Scorer” Philip Forsbergjoined the team ownership group.
Antetokounmpo Siblings are in owned groups Thanasis, Costas, Alex, all of whom are professional basketball players. Thanasis joined Giannis to win the NBA Championship. milwaukee bucks In 2021, Costas will los angeles lakers 2020.
forsberg and Antetokounmpo Join a Robust and Diverse Ownership Group Where Newest Additions Include Actresses Reese Witherspoonher husband Jim Tothand Tennessee Titans all pro running back Derrick HenryCollectively, they contribute to one of the largest celebrity-owned groups in MLS.
Giannis says he fell in love with football in Greece
of Bucks The superstar recalled that football was the first sport he loved as a child in his native Greece, and that he has a special affection for it because his father used to play it.
“My father was a professional soccer player, and it was the first sport I got into in Greece.” Antetokounmpo Said.
“I always dreamed of having a soccer team. When my brother and I scouted Nashville SCwe knew it was a team and a city we wanted to be involved with.
“I couldn’t be more excited to join Boys in Gold and can’t wait to see you soon for a match at GEODIS Park!”
Get closer to the city, forsberg was quick to compliment the fans when describing their excitement to participate.
“Nashville is the premier sports city in the country and we feel very lucky to have two professional teams.” forsberg detail.
“Our city is a great family, a great fan base, supporting each other on and off the field.
“Nashville SC has contributed greatly to our sports culture and joining the owned group was an opportunity I wasn’t going to pass up. liverpool We’re fans of Sweden and we’re happy to add a second set of colors to cheer you on, starting today!”
Nashville SC Since joining the league in 2020, he has reached the Audi MLS Cup playoffs every year and also boasts the current position of MLS MVP. Hani MuktarAnother star of theirs is the center back for the US national team walker zimmermanwon MLS Defender of the Year twice.
last week, Nashville won 2-0 against New York City FC 2023-24 season opening match.
