The trend of Americans investing in soccer overseas has become increasingly prevalent these days, especially in regards to their impact on the Premier League.
Eight EPL teams - including giants like Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United - are either wholly or partly owned by American investors.
In addition to those with big pockets, small stakes are being bought up by Americans with an interest in growing the league and the game at home. LeBron James has been an investor in Fenway Sports Group, and therefore has a stake in Liverpool. Just recently, J.