American investment marks latest chapter in remarkable rise of Lincoln City

Over the past five years Lincoln City have risen from the National League to reach last season’s League One play-off final, with attendances more than trebling in size. The club has also earned recognition for its family and community values.

Now the club has received new investment from the States, with the Phoenix, Arizona-based Jabara family taking a 9 per cent stake.

It is a further indication of the growing appeal of lower-league English clubs to US investors. As part of the new developments, former USA international Landon Donovan is to join Lincoln City as a strategic advisor.

Lincoln City are now firmly focused on promotion to the Championship, and the new investment will go towards the first team squad, the club’s Elite Performance Centre, and a stadium expansion and upgrade.