Sue Bird Joins Ownership Group of NJ/NY Gotham FC

Experienced investor, Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, also joins team

Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is latest addition to ownership group

HARRISON, N.J. (November 8, 2023) – NJ/NY Gotham FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced today that it has added three new minority owners to its ownership group: basketball legend Sue Bird, experienced investor Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, and former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning.

Bird is a four-time Olympic gold medalist, five-time WNBA champion, and 13-time WNBA All-Star. She is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

Tisch Blodgett is the CEO of Next 3 Ventures and a strategic advisor to the Tisch Ownership Group of the New York Giants. She has a wealth of experience in the sports industry, having previously worked for the NFL and the New York Yankees.

Manning is a two-time Super Bowl champion and four-time Pro Bowl selection. He is one of the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history.

The addition of Bird, Tisch Blodgett, and Manning to the ownership group is a major coup for NJ/NY Gotham FC. The three new owners bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the club, and their involvement will help Gotham FC continue to grow and succeed.

"We are thrilled to welcome Sue, Carolyn, and Eli to the NJ/NY Gotham FC ownership group," said Gotham FC CEO Thaddeus Coleman. "They are all passionate about women's soccer, and their experience and expertise will be invaluable to our club.

With the addition of these three new owners, Gotham FC is now one of the most well-funded clubs in the NWSL. The club is poised for continued success on and off the field.