MLS: strategic agreement with US fund KKR to accelerate growth of MLS NEXT Pro

News Tank Football - Paris - News #440137 - Published on 05/05/26 at 18:00
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The US fund KKR, new investor in MLS NEXT Pro - ©  MLS

MLS and US fund KKR have made a strategic agreement and formed Hometown Soccer Holdings, "a new platform created to support the evolution of MLS NEXT Pro," Major League Soccer announced on 30/04/2026. The amount of KKR's investment was not disclosed.

"The partnership will serve as MLS NEXT Pro’s commercial engine, supporting stadium development...

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The US fund KKR, new investor in MLS NEXT Pro - ©  MLS

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