Eli Manning now owns part of a local professional soccer team. The Giants legend has purchased a minority stake in the NWSL’s NJ/NY Gotham FC, joining a recent parade of high-profile investors.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and his wife, Tammy Murphy, are the majority owners.
“I have lived and worked in this community for almost two decades. It’s home to me, and Gotham FC is my family’s favorite soccer club,” Manning said in a statement. “Combine that with the organization’s strong leadership, talented roster, and sustained growth, and it became clear that joining this great group was a fantastic opportunity.