SettingsAmerican soccer chairmen and investors
Ahmet Ertegun
Ahmet Ertegün (, ; – December 14, 2006) was a Turkish American musician and businessman, best known as the founder and president of Atlantic Records, and for discovering or championing artists ...
Ahmet Ertegün (, ; – December 14, 2006) was a Turkish American musician and businessman, best known as the founder and president of Atlantic Records, and for discovering or championing artists ...
Alan Rothenberg
Alan I. Rothenberg (born April 10, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan) is a graduate of the University of Michigan's law school, and an influential administrative figure in the history of North American ...
Alan I. Rothenberg (born April 10, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan) is a graduate of the University of Michigan's law school, and an influential administrative figure in the history of North American ...
Avram Glazer
Avram "Avi" Glazer is part of the Glazer family, he is the son of Malcolm Glazer, who control First Allied Corporation, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL, and who own the English football club...
Avram "Avi" Glazer is part of the Glazer family, he is the son of Malcolm Glazer, who control First Allied Corporation, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL, and who own the English football club...
Bojan Vučković (footballer)
Bojan "Bo" Vučković (Бојан Вучковић) (born July 17, 1970 in Belgrade) is a Serbian footballer, who currently owns and plays for Vermont Voltage in the USL Premier Development League.
Bojan "Bo" Vučković (Бојан Вучковић) (born July 17, 1970 in Belgrade) is a Serbian footballer, who currently owns and plays for Vermont Voltage in the USL Premier Development League.
Booth Gardner
Booth Gardner (born August 21, 1936) was the 19th Governor of the U.S state of Washington between 1985 and 1993.
Booth Gardner (born August 21, 1936) was the 19th Governor of the U.S state of Washington between 1985 and 1993.
Boris Jerkunica
Boris M. Jerkunica is a native of Croatia who lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and young daughter.
Boris M. Jerkunica is a native of Croatia who lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and young daughter.
Brian Davis (basketball)
Brian Keith Davis (born June 21, 1970, in Atlantic City, New Jersey) is an American former college and professional basketball player who was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the 2nd round (48th ...
Brian Keith Davis (born June 21, 1970, in Atlantic City, New Jersey) is an American former college and professional basketball player who was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the 2nd round (48th ...
Brian Loftin
Brian Loftin (born April 4, 1972 in Kansas City, Missouri) is a retired American soccer forward and was the commissioner of the Xtreme Soccer Leaguewhich soon folded.
Brian Loftin (born April 4, 1972 in Kansas City, Missouri) is a retired American soccer forward and was the commissioner of the Xtreme Soccer Leaguewhich soon folded.
Brian NeSmith
Brian NeSmith is an American technology entrepreneur and the majority owner and founder of the FC Gold Pride of Women's Professional Soccer.
Brian NeSmith is an American technology entrepreneur and the majority owner and founder of the FC Gold Pride of Women's Professional Soccer.
Bryan Glazer
Bryan Glazer is part of the Glazer family, who control First Allied Corporation, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL, and who have purchased a controlling interest in the English football club M...
Bryan Glazer is part of the Glazer family, who control First Allied Corporation, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL, and who have purchased a controlling interest in the English football club M...
Charles Stoneham
Charles A. Stoneham (born July 5, 1876 in Jersey City, New Jersey; died January 6, 1936 in Hot Springs, Arkansas) was the owner of the New York Giants baseball team, New York Giants soccer team,...
Charles A. Stoneham (born July 5, 1876 in Jersey City, New Jersey; died January 6, 1936 in Hot Springs, Arkansas) was the owner of the New York Giants baseball team, New York Giants soccer team,...
Chris Economides
Chris Economides is the Senior Director of the a USL First Division part of the United Soccer Leagues.
Chris Economides is the Senior Director of the a USL First Division part of the United Soccer Leagues.
Christian Laettner
Christian Donald Laettner is an American former professional basketball player, entrepreneur, and basketball coach.
Christian Donald Laettner is an American former professional basketball player, entrepreneur, and basketball coach.
Clark Hunt
Clark Knobel Hunt (born February 19, 1965) is Chairman and CEO of the National Football League's Kansas City Chiefs and a founding investor-owner in Major League Soccer.
Clark Knobel Hunt (born February 19, 1965) is Chairman and CEO of the National Football League's Kansas City Chiefs and a founding investor-owner in Major League Soccer.
Dan Borislow
Daniel M. Borislow is an American entrepreneur, sports team owner, inventor, and thoroughbred horse breeder.
Daniel M. Borislow is an American entrepreneur, sports team owner, inventor, and thoroughbred horse breeder.
Dave Checketts
Dave Checketts is an American businessman, founder and chairman SCP Worldwide, sits on the board of JetBlue Airways, and is the owner of the soccer club Real Salt Lake.
Dave Checketts is an American businessman, founder and chairman SCP Worldwide, sits on the board of JetBlue Airways, and is the owner of the soccer club Real Salt Lake.
Dean Howes
Dean Howes is a Partner in SCP Worldwide, a New York City based sports, entertainment and media company founded in 2002.
Dean Howes is a Partner in SCP Worldwide, a New York City based sports, entertainment and media company founded in 2002.
Dmitry Pietrman
Dmitry Piterman (born December 18, 1963) is an Ukrainian-American businessman.
Dmitry Piterman (born December 18, 1963) is an Ukrainian-American businessman.
Don Carter (businessman)
Donald J. Carter, or Don Carter, is an American investor and businessman who was a founding owner of the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association and the Dallas Sidekicks of...
Donald J. Carter, or Don Carter, is an American investor and businessman who was a founding owner of the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association and the Dallas Sidekicks of...
Doug Hamilton (soccer)
Doug Hamilton (March 6, 1963 — March 9, 2006) was president and general manager of the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Doug Hamilton (March 6, 1963 — March 9, 2006) was president and general manager of the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Ernő Schwarz
Ernö Schwarz or Schwarcz was a Hungarian American soccer player, coach and promoter who served as head coach of the United States men's national soccer team.
Ernö Schwarz or Schwarcz was a Hungarian American soccer player, coach and promoter who served as head coach of the United States men's national soccer team.
Frank DuRoss
Frank DuRoss is the owner of multiple professional sports franchises in the United States.
Frank DuRoss is the owner of multiple professional sports franchises in the United States.
George N. Gillett, Jr.
George Nield Gillett Jr. is an American businessman.
George Nield Gillett Jr. is an American businessman.
Graham Tutt
Graham Tutt is a retired English professional footballer goalkeeper who spent four seasons in England.
Graham Tutt is a retired English professional footballer goalkeeper who spent four seasons in England.
Greg McKeown
Greg McKeown is a retired American soccer defender who played in the North American Soccer League and American Soccer League.
Greg McKeown is a retired American soccer defender who played in the North American Soccer League and American Soccer League.
Harold Brittan
Harold Pemberton Brittan (November 11, 1894 in Derby, England – April 1964 in New York) was a U.S.-English soccer center forward.
Harold Pemberton Brittan (November 11, 1894 in Derby, England – April 1964 in New York) was a U.S.-English soccer center forward.
Howard J. Samuels
Howard Joseph Samuels was an American statesman, industrialist, civil rights activist and philanthropist who served as U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce, Director of the Small Business Administra...
Howard Joseph Samuels was an American statesman, industrialist, civil rights activist and philanthropist who served as U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce, Director of the Small Business Administra...
Jack Kent Cooke
Jack Kent Cooke (October 25, 1912 – April 6, 1997) was a Canadian entrepreneur and former owner of the Washington Redskins (NFL), the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA), and the Los Angeles Kings (NHL), a...
Jack Kent Cooke (October 25, 1912 – April 6, 1997) was a Canadian entrepreneur and former owner of the Washington Redskins (NFL), the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA), and the Los Angeles Kings (NHL), a...
Jamie Swanner
James "Jamie" Swanner (born January 13, 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri) is a retired U.S. soccer goalkeeper and active soccer coach.
James "Jamie" Swanner (born January 13, 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri) is a retired U.S. soccer goalkeeper and active soccer coach.
Jeff Mallett
Jeffrey Mallett is best known for building internet giant Yahoo! from its start-up phase into the global franchise it is today.
Jeffrey Mallett is best known for building internet giant Yahoo! from its start-up phase into the global franchise it is today.
Joe Robbie
Joseph "Joe" Robbie was an American lawyer and entrepreneur of Lebanese descent.
Joseph "Joe" Robbie was an American lawyer and entrepreneur of Lebanese descent.
Joel Glazer
Joel Glazer is part of the Glazer family, who control First Allied Corporation and the Zapata Corporation, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL, and England 's Manchester United Football Club.
Joel Glazer is part of the Glazer family, who control First Allied Corporation and the Zapata Corporation, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL, and England 's Manchester United Football Club.
John Marre
John Marre was an early twentieth century U.S. soccer wing forward, team owner and executive who is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
John Marre was an early twentieth century U.S. soccer wing forward, team owner and executive who is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
Jonathan Kraft
Jonathan A. Kraft is an American businessman, the president of the New England Patriots, owner/investor of the New England Revolution, and both president and chief operating officer of The Kraft...
Jonathan A. Kraft is an American businessman, the president of the New England Patriots, owner/investor of the New England Revolution, and both president and chief operating officer of The Kraft...
Joseph Delach
Joseph Delach was an American soccer right half, coach, team executive and league president who spent his entire professional career with Pittsburgh Beadling.
Joseph Delach was an American soccer right half, coach, team executive and league president who spent his entire professional career with Pittsburgh Beadling.
Lamar Hunt
Lamar Hunt (August 2, 1932 – December 13, 2006) was an American sportsman and promoter of American football, soccer, basketball, and ice hockey in the United States and an inductee into th...
Lamar Hunt (August 2, 1932 – December 13, 2006) was an American sportsman and promoter of American football, soccer, basketball, and ice hockey in the United States and an inductee into th...
Lewis Wolff
Lewis N. Wolff (commonly shortened to Lew) is an American real estate developer.
Lewis N. Wolff (commonly shortened to Lew) is an American real estate developer.
Malcolm Glazer
Malcolm Irving Glazer is an American businessman and sports team owner.
Malcolm Irving Glazer is an American businessman and sports team owner.
Nat Agar
Nathan “Nat” Agar was an English-American soccer player, coach, referee, team owner and league executive.
Nathan “Nat” Agar was an English-American soccer player, coach, referee, team owner and league executive.
Nesuhi Ertegun
Nesuhi Ertegun was a Turkish record producer and executive of Atlantic Records and WEA International.
Nesuhi Ertegun was a Turkish record producer and executive of Atlantic Records and WEA International.
Oliver Luck
Oliver Francis Luck is the Director of Intercollegiate Athletes at West Virginia University, his alma mater.
Oliver Francis Luck is the Director of Intercollegiate Athletes at West Virginia University, his alma mater.
Paul Allen
Paul Gardner Allen (born January 21, 1953) is an American investor and philanthropist best known as the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, a leading developer of personal-computer software sys...
Paul Gardner Allen (born January 21, 1953) is an American investor and philanthropist best known as the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, a leading developer of personal-computer software sys...
Peter Bridgwater
Peter Bridgwater (7 March 1935 - 21 June 2005) was the first president of the San Jose Clash.
Peter Bridgwater (7 March 1935 - 21 June 2005) was the first president of the San Jose Clash.
Peter Wilt
Peter Wilt (born in McHenry, Illinois), is a soccer executive who was the first President and General Manager of the Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer, led an effort to bring an expansion MLS ...
Peter Wilt (born in McHenry, Illinois), is a soccer executive who was the first President and General Manager of the Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer, led an effort to bring an expansion MLS ...
Philip Anschutz
Philip Frederick Anschutz ( ; born December 28, 1939) is an American entrepreneur.
Philip Frederick Anschutz ( ; born December 28, 1939) is an American entrepreneur.
Rob Couhig
Robert Emmet Couhig, Jr., known as Rob Couhig, is a New Orleans lawyer, businessman, entrepreneur, radio talk show host, and longtime Louisiana Republican Party activist.
Robert Emmet Couhig, Jr., known as Rob Couhig, is a New Orleans lawyer, businessman, entrepreneur, radio talk show host, and longtime Louisiana Republican Party activist.
Robert Contiguglia
S. Robert "Bob" Contiguglia (born September 14, 1941 in New York City, New York) is a nephrologist and a former President of the United States Soccer Federation.
S. Robert "Bob" Contiguglia (born September 14, 1941 in New York City, New York) is a nephrologist and a former President of the United States Soccer Federation.
Ron Maierhofer
Ron Maierhofer is a retired American soccer forward who owned the Denver Avalanche of the Major Indoor Soccer League.
Ron Maierhofer is a retired American soccer forward who owned the Denver Avalanche of the Major Indoor Soccer League.
Saeed Kadkhodaian
Saeed Kadkhodaian is a retired American soccer player, former team owner and currently the president of Azad, Inc. Soccer USA and Doostan, Inc. Soccer USA. He had previously played for, owned a...
Saeed Kadkhodaian is a retired American soccer player, former team owner and currently the president of Azad, Inc. Soccer USA and Doostan, Inc. Soccer USA. He had previously played for, owned a...
Sam Mark
Sam Mark (born Markelevitch in Fall River, Massachusetts) is a former United States soccer club owner.
Sam Mark (born Markelevitch in Fall River, Massachusetts) is a former United States soccer club owner.
Stan Kroenke
Enos Stanley "Stan" Kroenke (; born July 29, 1947 in Columbia, Missouri) is an American business entrepreneur.
Enos Stanley "Stan" Kroenke (; born July 29, 1947 in Columbia, Missouri) is an American business entrepreneur.
Steve Nash
Stephen John "Steve" Nash, OC, OBC is a South African-born Canadian professional basketball player who plays point guard for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association.
Stephen John "Steve" Nash, OC, OBC is a South African-born Canadian professional basketball player who plays point guard for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association.
Steve Ross (Time Warner CEO)
Steve Jay Ross was CEO of Time Warner Inc., Warner Communications, and Kinney National Services, Inc.
Steve Jay Ross was CEO of Time Warner Inc., Warner Communications, and Kinney National Services, Inc.
Stuart Lee
Stuart Lee (born February 11, 1953 in Manchester, England) is a former English football forward.
Stuart Lee (born February 11, 1953 in Manchester, England) is a former English football forward.
Tom Hicks
Thomas Ollis Hicks, Sr. (born in 1946), is an American 'leveraged buyout' businessman living in Dallas, Texas.
Thomas Ollis Hicks, Sr. (born in 1946), is an American 'leveraged buyout' businessman living in Dallas, Texas.