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Tuesday briefing: Eagle Football sale of Seattle Reign FC for €54 million approved by NWSL and MLS

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18 June 2024 - 4:30 AM

Olympique Lyonnais owners Eagle Football have announced that the sale of National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Seattle Reign FC (formerly OL Reign), agreed back in March, has been completed following approval of the deal by the NWSL and MLS.

In a statement, Eagle Football confirmed the sale of 100 per cent of the shares in the team for around €54 million to a group that includes the MLS club Seattle Sounders and global investment firm Carlyle.

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