San Diego MLS Expansion
For 2+ years, Accelerate Sports served as the investment bank and financial advisor to the ownership group responsible for bringing an MLS expansion team to San Diego. Accelerate worked on every aspect of the transaction including negotiations, business planning, financial modeling, Star Power investors, and strategic consulting. As a 50% partner with Mansour Group, Sycuan Band of Kumeyaay became the first Native American Tribe to own equity in a major league sports team. The team starts play in 2025.