TAN AND THE MLS INVESTMENT
Thu Oct 30, 2014 9:04 pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29839081
Allegedly his personal and private investment...
Any thoughts/views?
Allegedly his personal and private investment...
Any thoughts/views?
Re: TAN AND THE MLS INVESTMENT
Thu Oct 30, 2014 11:04 pm
I hope this is the start of him looking to sell us so he can just concentrate on the MLS
Re: TAN AND THE MLS INVESTMENT
Thu Oct 30, 2014 11:09 pm
Cardiff chief Vincent Tan revealed as part owner of new Los Angeles MLS franchise
Vincent Tan has joined a 22-person ownership group for new LA franchise
Cardiff owner is accompanied by the likes of Magic Johnson and Mia Hamm
New MLS team will begin playing in 2017 and rival LA Galaxy for support
By SIMON EVANS, REUTERS
PUBLISHED: 22:31, 30 October 2014 | UPDATED: 22:31, 30 October 2014
Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan is one of 22 owners of a new Los Angeles football franchise unveiled by Major League Soccer on Thursday.
The Malaysian businessman, who has courted controversy by changing the colour of Cardiff's shirts from blue to red, is joined by the likes of Basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson and U.S. women's football great Mia Hamm.
The surprisingly large group is led by Vietnamese-American venture capitalist Henry Nguyen, Peter Guber, co-owner of the NBA's Golden State Warriors, and former NBA executive turned television analyst Tom Penn.
Former Major League Baseball player Nomar Garciaparra, who is Hamm's husband, and motivational speaker Tony Robbins are also among the owners.
The new team, which has a working name of Los Angeles Football Club, is scheduled to begin play in 2017 and will compete with the four-times MLS champion LA Galaxy club for support.
'We believe this team can become one of the most outstanding clubs in Major League Soccer and a globally-recognized brand,' Nguyen said in a statement. 'Today is day one and time for us to focus on developing a world-class stadium for the club to play in and for fans to enjoy.'
The team's official name, front office, coaching and administrative staff will be announced at later dates.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... z3HflT7rfk
Vincent Tan has joined a 22-person ownership group for new LA franchise
Cardiff owner is accompanied by the likes of Magic Johnson and Mia Hamm
New MLS team will begin playing in 2017 and rival LA Galaxy for support
By SIMON EVANS, REUTERS
PUBLISHED: 22:31, 30 October 2014 | UPDATED: 22:31, 30 October 2014
Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan is one of 22 owners of a new Los Angeles football franchise unveiled by Major League Soccer on Thursday.
The Malaysian businessman, who has courted controversy by changing the colour of Cardiff's shirts from blue to red, is joined by the likes of Basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson and U.S. women's football great Mia Hamm.
The surprisingly large group is led by Vietnamese-American venture capitalist Henry Nguyen, Peter Guber, co-owner of the NBA's Golden State Warriors, and former NBA executive turned television analyst Tom Penn.
Former Major League Baseball player Nomar Garciaparra, who is Hamm's husband, and motivational speaker Tony Robbins are also among the owners.
The new team, which has a working name of Los Angeles Football Club, is scheduled to begin play in 2017 and will compete with the four-times MLS champion LA Galaxy club for support.
'We believe this team can become one of the most outstanding clubs in Major League Soccer and a globally-recognized brand,' Nguyen said in a statement. 'Today is day one and time for us to focus on developing a world-class stadium for the club to play in and for fans to enjoy.'
The team's official name, front office, coaching and administrative staff will be announced at later dates.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... z3HflT7rfk
Re: TAN AND THE MLS INVESTMENT
Thu Oct 30, 2014 11:33 pm
darran1927 wrote:I hope this is the start of him looking to sell us so he can just concentrate on the MLS
dont be silly he is happy wasting his fortune on us! he is investing in usa to offset his losses with us, thats where the money is
Re: TAN AND THE MLS INVESTMENT
Fri Oct 31, 2014 12:03 am
Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan to invest in Major League Soccer franchise
By Mark Langshaw, Reporter
Last Updated: Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 23:27 UK
Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan has teamed up with basketball legend Magic Johnson and other investors to secure a new Major League Soccer franchise called Los Angeles Football Club.
The new team, which is also backed by Queens Park Rangers co-owner Ruben Gnanalingam and former US women's football star Mia Hamm, will enter MLS in 2017.
"We believe this team can become a globally-recognised brand," said Los Angeles Football Club managing partner Henry Nguyen.
MLS will become a 22-club division in 2017, with a new Atlanta-based franchise also joining the league as an expansion team that season.
Tan, who also owns FK Sarajevo in Bosnia, has told BBC Sport that he will be a "minority partner" in Los Angeles Football Club.
By Mark Langshaw, Reporter
Last Updated: Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 23:27 UK
Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan has teamed up with basketball legend Magic Johnson and other investors to secure a new Major League Soccer franchise called Los Angeles Football Club.
The new team, which is also backed by Queens Park Rangers co-owner Ruben Gnanalingam and former US women's football star Mia Hamm, will enter MLS in 2017.
"We believe this team can become a globally-recognised brand," said Los Angeles Football Club managing partner Henry Nguyen.
MLS will become a 22-club division in 2017, with a new Atlanta-based franchise also joining the league as an expansion team that season.
Tan, who also owns FK Sarajevo in Bosnia, has told BBC Sport that he will be a "minority partner" in Los Angeles Football Club.