MLS: Los Angeles FC sells Grasshopper Club Zürich (Swiss D1) to Bridge Football Group (MCO)

Los Angeles FC (MLS) has sold its 96.5% majority stake in Grasshopper Club Zürich (Brack Super League) to the Swiss subsidiary of Bridge Football Group, an international football organisation operating under a multi-club model, the two entities announced on 29 June 2026. The transaction has been approved by the Swiss Football League (SFL) Licensing Committee.

LAFC became the owner of the Swiss club 30 months earlier, in January 2024, after acquiring the shares previously held by Chinese group Fosun.

"Bridge Football Group’s ambition is clear: to create a stable, sustainable and competitive future for the club while preserving the identity, values and traditions that have shaped it for more than 139 years. As part of this acquisition, Grasshopper Club Zürich will become the flagship club of the Bridge Football Group network and will benefit from the group’s international expertise, resources and football know-how while retaining its identity and independence," Bridge Football Group, which already owns FC Den Bosch (Dutch second division), Pro Vercelli (Italian third division) and…