The American club San Diego FC announced that former Spanish international star Juan Mata will be a new investing partner.
The club, which will play in the new season in the American Elite Soccer League (MLS), confirmed in an official statement: “Mata is the first soccer player still on the field, who owns an investment in one of the American League clubs, and joins David Beckham as the second international player to join American football.” As an investor.”
San Diego is expected to begin its career in the American Elite League next year, and has as its most prominent star the Mexican Irving Lozano, in addition to the American of Chilean origins, Mickey Varas, in the coach’s seat.
“Joining San Diego FC as a partner is an exciting opportunity to help build something truly special in a city and league that is witnessing incredible growth,” said Mata, who helped Spain win the 2010 World Cup and currently plays in Australia for Western Sydney Wanderers.
He added: “Many thanks to the ownership group, the Right to Dream Foundation, and the Major League Soccer Association for allowing me to be the first active player to own a stake in a Major League club, and the second player overall to achieve this after David Beckham. It is truly an honor for me.”
Mata founded the Common Goal initiative in order for the football community to donate about 1% of its income to social causes.
The initiative is also a partner with (Right to Dream), of which the American team is a part, which is a group of youth soccer academies around the world.
Source: RT
